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Use of the Value Stream Mapping Tool for Waste Reduction in Manufacturing
No full textValue Stream Mapping (VSM) is a World Class Manufacturing tool that can be used to minimise waste in manufacturing. Companies are experiencing intense competitive pressure due to globalisation hence they cannot afford to operate with waste in their processes. This paper details the use of the VSM tool in reducing waste in bread manufacturing for a company in Zimbabwe. The case study shows how the VSM tool was used to identify and reduce defects by 20%, unnecessary inventory by 18% and motion by 37%. It incorporates waste relationship ranking and the importance of management commitment in waste reduction
Land regularization through participatory approach in Tanzania : the case of Ubungo Darajani -- Dar es Salaam
No full textCommunity Land Regularization in Ubungo Darajani stemmed from common problems in the community. These include poor vehicular accessibility, increasing land conflict and fear of eviction by the government due to insecure tenure. The commonly felt problems obliged the community to come together and collectively work to address land development and management (regularization) problems. Community togetherness is seen as an instrument for engendering social capital as well as strategy for resource mobilization. They were attracted to belong to the common course at the same time they wanted to associate with community achievements. This is power of collective and social network theory. Their effective mobilization, coordination among the actors and effective linkage with other institutions such as University College of Lands and Architectural Studies (UCLAS), the Kinondoni Municipal Authority, Utility Agencies and the Ministry of Lands and Human Settlements Development were the basis for the achievement recorded in this area. In addition, the trust, networking capacity building, common norms and rules negotiation were important factors leading to success of the project. Community participation guarantees that a felt need is involved, sense of ownership, an intrinsic value and a catalyst for further development efforts.
The study concludes that unless the land Regularisation activities on going in informal settlements are closely monitored and regulated as the settlement grow, it will be costly socially and economically to retrofit. (Author abstract)Kessy, J. D. (2005). Land regularisation through participatory approach in Tanzania : the case of Ubungo Darajani -- Dar es Salaam. Retrieved from http://academicarchive.snhu.eduMaster of Science (M.S.)School of Community Economic Developmen
