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Proposal of Software Development Methodology with Focus on UX
Mikula, Jan ; Šebesta, Michal (advisor) ; Chocholatý, Drahomír (referee)
The main objective of this work is to propose a software development methodology which will reflect both issues -- design of User Experience (UX) and its implementation. The second objective is to compare the current software development methodologies. The third objective is to describe the work environment and the principles of that environment to fully implement this methodology. The fourth objective is to test the methodology in practice and validate its performance on my own startup. The fifth objective is to analyze companies which are focusing on similar product as my startup and their approach to UX development. First I will take look at waterfall methodology and then at modern agile methodologies such as Scrum, Kanban and Lean management, which are now becoming standard in software development. I will describe issues with the integration of UX into software development. The next section will introduce my own methodology, which is based on Scrum. The methodology consists of general principles of Lean and Agile management and the management, which is sometimes called "freedom at work". Then I will use the proposed methodology on my own startup project and will evaluate its use in practice. In last part I will analyze development process with focus on UX in projects Medium and Facebook. Thesis combines knowledge from Lean and agile management, economy and cognitive science to show the way to succeed in today services with great UX.
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Základy vývoje řízeného sekvenčním uměním
Moravec, Martin ; Koubský, Petr (advisor) ; Tichý, Jan (referee)
To develop and deliver an innovative and technologically superior product is not enough to succeed when it does not meet the user's daily needs. To develop such a product, you need an abstract and easy to use communication platform for target users, decision makers, and developers, that can also act as a model of the relevant part of the real world displaced by a possible innovation, auxiliary tool in creating a mind map and documentation, and a way of promoting the final product. An instance of such a platform is a sophisticated comic book, itself an instance of sequential art. Not only is it a feature rich and intuitive tool for collaboration of interested parties with different backgrounds, skills and roles, but since it essentially reflects the relevant part of the real world displaced by the innovation, it's pretty easy and quick for a new user to learn and master. Although not limited to such instances, it can be found as an especially useful tool for crowdsourced and open source based projects. This thesis will lay down the much needed theoretical basis for the Sequential Art Driven Development method and offer a practical application of such method, with an open call for contributions from members of the crowd, in the form of a CC0 licensed comic book series "Who is Secret Agent X-9?", a showcase platform for cutting edge technologies like the Bitcoin network and Nemo Mobile operating system.
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Relationship of ERP systems and lean approaches
Gühl, Tomáš ; Basl, Josef (advisor) ; Fortinová, Jana (referee)
This thesis deals with the relation between ERP systems and lean principles. More specifically, the utility of these principles in conjunction with ERP systems for small and medium-sized companies supplied by Czech companies. The basic building block is then practical experience and interviews with experts. That all from both sides of the business relationship (supplier and client). The work does not only evaluate the relationship of mentioned systems and lean principles, or their usefulness in the Czech environment, but also provides complete material for basic awareness regarding these issues and answers to fundamental questions that I (or interviewed experts) choose like interesting. The thesis ends with finding the truth of the basic thesis and recommendations for possible implementation or integration of ERP systems and lean principles.
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Lean software development in testing team
Chodura, Ondřej ; Pavlíček, Luboš (advisor) ; Chlapek, Dušan (referee)
This diploma thesis describes the position of software testing according to Lean software development approach and its appliacation in testing team. At first. Lean concept is introduced with its basic principles, then the thesis focuses on the position of testing in the Lean software development itself. At the beginning this thesis deals with agile approach to development and software testing position in Lean software development. This concept defines several principles, which should be followed by testing teams. These principles and its general application in testing teams are subsequently explained. The second part is devoted to Lean software development in a real company. I am working as a tester and I already know the development and testing processes -- that's why one of my goals is to apply this approach to our testing team. Firstly the default situation in our company is introduced. Used technics and types of used testing tools are listed together with procedures and also the disadvantages and troubles, which occurred during the original testing process. Then the following parts are devoted to Lean software development principles application in our testing team followed with description of improvements and advantages delivered by the principles.
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Utilization of Six Sigma and Lean approaches within the project management of SAP
Dohnalová, Petra ; Hykš, Ondřej (advisor) ; Čermáková, Kateřina (referee)
This thesis deals with the Six Sigma and LEAN project management methodology and its mutual linkage to Lean Six Sigma. In the first part it describes its basic theoretical principles explaining the background and the roots of both approaches. Furthermore, the adaptation to SAP Sigma is brought to light. In the practical part a case study of the application of Six Sigma on a project called FastClose is introduced and investigated. In addition, Lean Six Sigma methods are applied as well in order to explore further improvement potential within the project.
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Optimization of a cutting tool procurement process at a manufacturing company
Benedikt, Jiří ; Jirsák, Petr (advisor) ; Reinhardt, Jan (referee)
This thesis is focused on lean thinking and its application on a real case of a logistic process in a manufacturing company. Firstly, the concept of lean thinking is described together with its history and relation to other management concepts. Key terms for lean thinking are defined, such as value and waste. Value stream mapping method and basic inventory management models are also described. Secondly, the real case part is focused on process optimization of procurement of cutting tool in a company that manufactures aluminum pistons mainly for automotive industry. The value stream was mapped and lead time calculated. Several data analyses were performed, such as ABC analysis, analysis of inventory costs and description of consignment stock option. Finally, several measurements for optimization of the cutting tool procurement process were recommended based on theoretical and practical research. The goal was to increase the process stability, flexibility and to reduce cost. The measurements include formalization of the whole process and implementing supplier evaluation system. The part includes detailed proposal of such system. The goal of this thesis was to verify a hypothesis that application of lean thinking tools can help with optimizing the cutting tool procurement process. The hypothesis was verified on theoretical level. The actual implementation of the measures will show the real benefits for the company.
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Implementation of improvement methods of industrial production
NOVÁČEK, Tomáš
Nováček, T. Implementation of improvement methods in manufacturing. České Budějovice 2010. Bachelor thesis. Jihočeská univerzita v Českých Budějovicích. College of education. Department of physics. Supervisor Ing. Michal Šerý. This thesis describes a real application of improvement methods in manufacturing. The methods are applied to the obsolete line having the attributes of industrial production 80th of the last century. The main objective of the project is to build a new, robust manufacturing process to a logical flow with adequate capacity of produce. Next, process must be effective and with low risk of customer complaints manufactured products. On this occasion, it was necessary to apply modern methods to analyze the current state and the future state. During the construction of benches are accounted and described the principles of ergonomics in order to minimize the burden on the line for workers and prepare them to working conditions that they work effectively achieved without losses.
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Lean company
Prášilík, Zdeněk ; Klečka, Jiří (advisor) ; Krejčí, Filip (referee)
Lean company could be characterized with high effectivity of internal proceses and sustain elimination of waste. Lean company uses several methods, which are aplicated on many proceses along whole value stream of the product. This essay includes most known and used methods such as: just in time method, kaizen improovement philosophy, based on systematic improovement activities iniciated by employees. Also systems of autonomation in production - jidoka, improoved logistic methods and pull-system using kanban, nivelization of the production flow by heijunka method, error proofing systems poka-yoke, systems of organizing office and workplace 5S. All of it summarized in economic results. In analytical part, trying to find out, whether lean systems take effect in services. Using comparison of two real estate agencies, I have find out that lean systems really exists even in services. Moreover there is a big difference between company that uses, and company which do not.
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Processes analyse of international financial institution
Lukáčová, Mária ; Spálenka, Daniel (advisor) ; Zeman, Oto (referee)
The final thesis is focused on a process management in praxes. The theoretical part of thesis concludes different techniques of mapping and analysing of a process. The practical part is focused on a practical analyse and mapping of the certain process in international financial institution. On the base of the process analyse are suggested changes to optimize the process.
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