Approval Processes of Design : in Manufacturing Industry
Kuusto, Erkko (2024)
2024
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The purpose of this thesis was to investigate approval processes of design in manufacturing industry. This topic was provided by client organization Normet, a front-running technology company involved in mining and tunnelling.
This thesis brings value by deepening the reader's and author's knowledge on this subject matter. Normet's approval processes were examined, studied and compared to best practices and to other companies' approval processes. Product Lifecycle Management was brought up due to its deep connection with Engineering Change Management. Whenever there is change or a product moves onto a different phase in its lifecycle, approval ensues and is needed. Engineering Change Management was researched including best practices, different approaches along with their pros and cons as well as how Normet does it. Item Management was covered due to its relevancy for context to better understand some of the results giving essential insight to the underlying principles. In addition, one of the better known and popular approval process, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), was introduced, delved into, and evaluated.
The objectives of this thesis were met. A thorough investigation was successfully conducted about approval processes and related topics. Reflecting the findings to Normet's current situation, it became evident that these issues have been well thought out given that a lot of the best practices are already implemented and a well-fitting approach to Engineering Change Management is in place. However, this does not mean that everything is refined to absolute perfection. As a result, small development ideas are presented in the last chapter alongside reflection.
This thesis brings value by deepening the reader's and author's knowledge on this subject matter. Normet's approval processes were examined, studied and compared to best practices and to other companies' approval processes. Product Lifecycle Management was brought up due to its deep connection with Engineering Change Management. Whenever there is change or a product moves onto a different phase in its lifecycle, approval ensues and is needed. Engineering Change Management was researched including best practices, different approaches along with their pros and cons as well as how Normet does it. Item Management was covered due to its relevancy for context to better understand some of the results giving essential insight to the underlying principles. In addition, one of the better known and popular approval process, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), was introduced, delved into, and evaluated.
The objectives of this thesis were met. A thorough investigation was successfully conducted about approval processes and related topics. Reflecting the findings to Normet's current situation, it became evident that these issues have been well thought out given that a lot of the best practices are already implemented and a well-fitting approach to Engineering Change Management is in place. However, this does not mean that everything is refined to absolute perfection. As a result, small development ideas are presented in the last chapter alongside reflection.