Essays about: "truck OEM"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words truck OEM.

  1. 1. Partnerships and Servitization in the Heavy-Truck Industry : A Case Study of the Original Equipment Manufacturers' Ecosystem

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Isabelle Eriksson; Daniel Engman; [2023]
    Keywords : Partnerships; Servitization; Ecosystems; Ecosystem Transformation; Product-Service Systems; Partnerskap; Tjänsteutveckling; Ekosystem; Ekosystemstransformation; Produkt-tjänstesystem;

    Abstract : Technological transformations are changing the demands within the transportation industry in terms of services, consequently affecting the value proposition of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), thus calling for the need for initiatives in servitization. Responding to this, manufacturers are initiating partnerships with external actors to secure resources, competency and similar. READ MORE

  3. 2. Making obsolescence obsolete - A practical study of obsolescence management theory in the context of a truck OEM

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Andreas Janson; Jonatan Norman; [2020-07-22]
    Keywords : disruption; disruptive innovation; disruptive technologies; obsolescence; obsolescence management; truck OEM; trucking industry;

    Abstract : Truck manufacturers are facing unprecedented technological disruptions from electrification, digitalization and automation. When disrupted, sustainment-dominated industries such as the trucking industry, face increased risks of component and system obsolescence, which might lead to skyrocketing costs and diminishing aftermarket service. READ MORE

  4. 3. Powertrain of heavy electric vehicles: : Analysis of the production chain and impact on environment and industry

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Svenja Gelpke; [2018]
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    Abstract : Elektrifiering av bilar och mindre transportfordon pågår och flottaaktier ökar men diskussionen om elektrifiering av långdistanstransport är relativt ny. Elektriska lastbilar som använder fossila bränslen och som produceras med förnybara energikällor är lovande, särskilt i länder med en ren elmix. READ MORE

  5. 4. Single versus Multiple Sourcing: Investigating the most profitable scenario for OEMs

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Konstantinos Karydas; [2017-09-14]
    Keywords : single sourcing strategy; multiple sourcing strategy; supplier selection procedure; supplier relationship management; total cost of ownership;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to explain how a specific Truck OEM chooses how many suppliers to source from. The main purpose of the study was to investigate the benefits and disadvantages of single and multiple sourcing in a specific Truck OEM. A case study has been used in order to conduct the research, with semi-structured interviews to collect the data. READ MORE

  6. 5. Impact of Scania and MAN Merger on Swedish Automotive Suppliers : Special Focus on Sourcing Strategy, Relationship Changes, and Strategic Response Mechanisms

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Askar Muratov; Marcelo Machado; [2015]
    Keywords : Merger effects; buyer-supplier relationships; strategic response mechanisms; sourcing strategy.;

    Abstract : By the end of 20th century many industries including automotive supply industry have undergone significant merger and acquisition activity. Mergers and acquisitions have led to geographical expansions of OEM’s (Origininal Equipment Manufacturer) across country borders and across continents. READ MORE