Total quality management has become a frequently used term in discussions concerning quality. The international and national competitive environment is in a process of constant change by the globalization of markets and increased interdependence of economic agents. This process of change has
The purpose of the thesis was to analyze whether specific organizational changes could be interpreted as an application of lean principles. Furthermore the aim was to study what the potential effects of such changes could be in terms of productivity. The study
Sandvik Coromant AB is part of the global enterprise Sandvik Group AB, and is world leading in providing and developing cutting tools for the metal working industry. The company operates in over 60 countries worldwide with its main office located in Sandviken,