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  1. 1. Sustainability within the Swedish automotive industry - A qualitative study of the incorporation of sustainability criteria in the decision-making process

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Erik Enström; Olle Frendin; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Decision-making; Sustainability criteria; Automotive industry; Multi-criteria decision analysis; Scenario Planning;

    Abstract : An increasing amount of pressure has been seen from stakeholders that companies should transition their business to become more sustainable. The result of this pressure can be seen in the Swedish automotive industry as the largest companies have all committed to ambitious sustainability goals. READ MORE

  3. 2. Creation of a space for creativity and innovation within university : The experience of Creative Lab

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Innovation och produktrealisering

    Author : Inés Acinas; [2023]
    Keywords : Academy-industry collaboration; Innovation laboratory; Sustainable development; Quintuple Helix; Students;

    Abstract : In order to stimulate innovation and sustainable development in a business environment that is always changing, it is important to support successful collaboration between academia, industry, and society. This project is focused on creating and implementing MDU's Creative Lab, an innovation lab based on the Quintuple Helix Model, in order to promote collaboration between students, academic institutions, and business partners and to meet the needs of all parties. READ MORE

  4. 3. Data-Driven Decision-Making In Small Organizations : A qualitative study in optimizing BI deployment in Vasaloppet

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Felix Höglund; [2023]
    Keywords : Data-driven decision-making; business intelligence; small organizations;

    Abstract : Organizations are social systems established to make decisions. Modern organizational decision-making is complex and can easily overwhelm the capacity of individuals. Because of the complexity of multi-person decisions, there is a big risk for uncertainty in decision-making. READ MORE

  5. 4. Decentralizing electricity generation in Cuba : Implementation of a microgrid in the sugar mil lCarlos Baliño

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

    Author : Aylin Berber; Cornelia Eriksson; [2023]
    Keywords : Microgrid; renewable energy; bagasse; self-sufficiency; Microgrid; förnybar energi; bagass; självförsörjande;

    Abstract : Cuba has a long history of different dependencies and is a country facing many energy challenges, and therefore seeks to diversify its energy sources and reduce its reliance on fossil fuels. The purpose of this degree project is therefore to conceptualize a microgrid based on renewable energy sources for local energy sustainability at the lowest cost possible. READ MORE

  6. 5. Implementing Strategy through PPM in an Internal Development Department

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Projekt, innovationer och entreprenörskap

    Author : Simon Millard; [2023]
    Keywords : project portfolio management; project management; portfolio management; PPM; PBO; PMO; PMI; PM; SPM; project based organization; strategy; portfolio strategy; project portfolio structuring; portfolio structuring framework; resource allocation; matrix organization; strategic effectiveness; strategic alignment; aggregate planning; project evaluation; portfolio prioritization; project prioritization; prioritization method; portfolio selection; project selection; portfolio balancing; project scoring; portfolio budgeting; portfolio roadmap; project screening; projektportfölj; projekt portfölj; projekt-portfölj; portföljhantering; projektorganisation; projekt organisation; resursallokering;

    Abstract : The focus of strategy research has long revolved around strategy formulation rather thanstrategy implementation, despite the evidence indicating that intended strategies are rarelyachieved. Project portfolio management, PPM, assumes a crucial role in enabling strategyimplementation and can be regarded as a representation of the organization's actual pursuedstrategy. READ MORE