Essays about: "Foresight"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 44 essays containing the word Foresight.

  1. 26. Optimization of hydro power on the Nordic electricity exchange using financial derivatives

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Viktor Enoksson; Fredrik Svedberg; [2015]
    Keywords : Optimization; hydro power; linear programming; stochastic programming; scenario construction; stochastic inflow modeling; financial derivatives on electricity.;

    Abstract : Since the deregulation of the Nordic electricity market in 1996, electricity has become one of the most traded commodities in the Nordic region. The electricity price is characterized by large fluctuations as the supply and demand of electricity are seasonally dependent. READ MORE

  3. 27. Construction industry market segmentation: Foresight of needs and priorities of the urban mining segment

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknik; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Simon Ha; [2015]
    Keywords : Urban mining; C D; Emerging technology; Trends; Management; Product service development; Needfinding; Customer needs; Sustainability;

    Abstract : Context: Current unsustainable practices have resulted in the depletion of natural resources and a prevailing material scarcity. Urban Mining has emerged in this context and suggests the “mining” of cities or other sources in urban areas to retrieve valuable resources. READ MORE

  4. 28. Managing Foresight for Innovation in Large Firms.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lina Bakker; Linn Johansson; [2014-12-15]
    Keywords : foresight; strategy; innovation; strategic management; innovation management; corporate foresight; future studies;

    Abstract : More and more companies are searching for strategic orientation and feel the need to support more future insights to win the innovation race. Corporate foresight is expected to do exactly that. On a social level we apply foresight every day by expanding our awareness of the future. Yet, in a corporate context this concept has been less explored. READ MORE

  5. 29. A Study of How Companies Enhance Their Strategies through Foresight Procedures to Anticipate and More Appropriately Prepare for Change

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Andreea Greenstine; Alyona Sazonova; [2014]
    Keywords : Strategy; Foresight; Change; Uncertainty; Coping with Change; Biases; Open Foresight; Future Studies; Networked Foresight;

    Abstract : Background: The traditional approach of strategy emphasizes the role of planning as a main driver for success. Thus, in an environment with a low propensity for change, managers are able to predict the market evolution and therefore allocate wisely their resources in order to optimize the company's actions. READ MORE

  6. 30. Bringing the Customer Closer to the Innovation Process

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Felix Lindell; Caroline Rahm; [2014]
    Keywords : Innovation process; customer involvement; external input; customer needs; feedback; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Problem Definition: The Swedish foresight division, SFD, of Bramble AB is charged with developing concepts for new products and innovations. At the time, this process is generally disjointed from external input from customers about the needs of the target group. READ MORE