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http://hdl.handle.net/10362/35454| Title: | Kaizen costing in delphi technologies |
| Author: | Carvalho, Frederico Manuel da Cruz Ramalho Duarte de |
| Advisor: | Major, Maria João |
| Keywords: | Kaizen costing Material cost initiative process Material cost saving |
| Defense Date: | 20-Jan-2018 |
| Abstract: | Background: This study investigates how Kaizen Costing can aid in the cost savings process in material for Delphi Technologies, where a complete breakdown of the general process is given, as well as a real-life example. Methods: The paper consists of an interventionist research case study. Qualitative and quantitative data was gathered to outline the exact cost saving process. Results: The design change boosted company’s savings by $ 761,249 for a period of twelve months. Conclusion: Findings offer unique insights to the impact Kaizen Costing has on material cost savings, which augments its competitiveness in the fierce automotive industry. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/10362/35454 |
| Designation: | A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Finance from the NOVA – School of Business and Economics |
| Appears in Collections: | NSBE: Nova SBE - MA Dissertations |
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| Carvalho_2018.pdf | 1,33 MB | Adobe PDF | View/Open |
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