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1. Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : Title: Comparing single- and multi-echelon methods for inventory control of spare parts at Volvo Authors: Jakob Bengtsson & Alexander Larsson Supervisors: Johan Marklund, Lund University | Christian Beckers & Johan Lid- vall, Volvo Background: Spare parts logistics is an area particularly concerned with challenges related to inventory control. The parts are vital to secure the functionality of critical equipment and the management of its supply chain tends to be complex. READ MORE
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2. Introducing Paper Pallets to the IKEA Food Supply Chain - What is the Potential and Will the Temperature be Retained during Transportation?
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : Title: Introducing Paper Pallets to the IKEA Food Supply Chain - What are the Potentials and Will the Temperature be Retained during Transport? Contribution: This thesis is produced with equal efforts from both authors, where each author has been involved in each and every step of the process. Problem description: Paper pallets with 50 mm feet have been used in IKEA Furniture for several years with both positive financial and environmental benefits. READ MORE
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3. Key success factors for turning a high technology startup into a commercial success: A case study of a semiconductor startup
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : While there have been numerous research papers defining and discussing high technology startup success, there is a lack of unity what the recipe for success is. Due to lack of market orientation being one of the most common reasons for startup failure, combined with the essentiality of having a strong technology base in a high technology environment, there is an interest to study their intersection also due to confine previous research in this area. READ MORE
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4. (Could you please) send me the report, now(?)! : The impact of managerial communication styles on employee engagement on ISM
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)Abstract : Background Employee turnover is increasing and in order for companies to retain their workforce, internal marketing (IM) needs to be applied. With internal communication (IC) being seen as the key to implementing employee oriented strategies and activities to motivate employees and coordinate cross-functional efforts within IM, internal social media (ISM), as known for fostering communication among employees, needs to be investigated regarding its influence on employee engagement. READ MORE
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5. Experimental Implementation of a Fiber Noise Cancellation System for Slow Light Laser Locking
University essay from Lunds universitet/Atomfysik; Lunds universitet/Partikel- och kärnfysikAbstract : An electromagnetic wave propagating through an optical fiber is sensitive to external disturbances, such as mechanical vibrations and temperature and pressure fluctuations, which add phase noise onto the wave. For high-precision frequency-based applications this phase noise has to be removed. READ MORE
