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1. 1. Barriers in the Initial Acceptance Phase to Life-Cycle-Assessment : A Case Study of a Swedish Manufacturer

   University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

   Author : Ishaan Chandok; Martin Samuelsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Barriers; Change Management; Critical success factors; Implementation; Initial acceptance phase; Life Cycle Assessment; Manufacturing; Organizational barriers.;

   Abstract : Purpose: Sustainability and sustainable manufacturing has grown in importance in recent years, and more legislation and demands are put on organizations to show how their operations affect the environment. Life cycle assessment is a proactive and efficient sustainability tool to report a company’s effects on the environment. READ MORE

3. 2. How Mature are You? : An Exploratory Investigation on Digital Maturity and the Effects Management Teams Have on Digital Transformation.

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Oscar Gustin; Victor Hellholm; [2022]
   Keywords : Digital maturity; digital maturity assessments; digital transformation; management; leadership; change management; organization; people; change kaleidoscope; theory of constraints; PDSA-cycle; RACI-model; project triangle; communication plans; top management teams TMT ;

   Abstract : With the rapid growth of industry 4.0 and the digital age, we can see that the use of digital tools, systems and solutions are becoming more standardized in all sectors. We are currently witnessing these tools becoming a much more integral part of future industry and therefore putting pressure on current organizations to adapt. READ MORE

4. 3. Cleaning up the Cycle : A Circular Partnership Case Study

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : John Brugge; Jonas Schaller; [2020]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Industrial Symbiosis; Corporate Social Innovation; Innovative Partner Selection;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of this thesis is to describe possible steps of how circular partnerships can be formed, and how they can connect the different steps of a material loop, such as design and recycling. The focus of the empirical study within this thesis is the reconnection of recycling, design and production within the household goods industry. READ MORE

5. 4. User perception of new ICT in risk management : A Swedish Case study in construction

   University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

   Author : Elina Nilsson; Emelie Löfquist; [2020]
   Keywords : Information Management; Information and Communication Technology; Risk management; Digitalization; Informationshantering; Informations- och kommunikationsteknik; Riskhantering; Digitalisering;

   Abstract : The construction industry today is entirely dependent on the work of projects and these projects are associated with a numerous amount of risks. In order to manage and control these risks, research has shown that efficient strategies are needed, thus, to be able minimize different deviations throughout the entire project life cycle. READ MORE

6. 5. A strategic integration between Agile and traditional project management approaches for a clear view on Project Closure in the Insurance industry : The Intesa Sanpaolo Life's case study

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Cathy Bipasha Sarkar; Marco Locatelli; [2018]
   Keywords : Project Management; Strategic Project Management; Waterfall; Agile Project Management; Project Closure; Project Closeout; Insurance Company;

   Abstract : This thesis seeks to better understand how a combination of different project management approaches could lead organisations to cope with project closure in more effective ways. More specifically, a coexistence of Waterfall and Agile project management is examined and presented as positive contribution to insurance and investment organisations for more effective transitions from project management to business-as-usual. READ MORE