Essays about: "Labor costs"

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  1. 1. A Consumer Perspective on Reshoring Production: Insights from Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Madeliene Hedin; Yajun Liang; Witt Gustaf; [2023]
    Keywords : Reshoring; Swedish Consumers; Purchase Intention; Brand Attitude; Social Acceptability; Perceived Social Responsibility;

    Abstract : Background: Reshoring refers to the process of bringing back manufacturing activities from foreign countries to the home country. The phenomenon is receiving increasing attention from companies and academics for factors such as increasing labor costs in offshore locations, supply chain disruptions, and a growing preference for locally made products. READ MORE

  3. 2. Financial and Operational outcomes of a No-Code Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomi

    Author : Linus Malmström; Sara Lind; [2023]
    Keywords : Manufacturing Execution System; Operational; Financial; Outcomes; Low-code; No-code; Case study;

    Abstract : Purpose: This study aims to identify the operational and financial outcomes of companies implementing the no-code manufacturing execution system (MES). Methods: This study has been conducted using inductive reasoning to develop new theories in this unexplored subject. READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing a Test Method to Evaluate the Blackout Effect of Uncoated Curtains at Varying Angles

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Sara Muminovic; Christina Lindén; [2023]
    Keywords : Blackout effect; blackout curtain; uncoated woven curtains; angle interval; light transmission; light box; light diffuser; microscopic image analysis;

    Abstract : This study aimed to explore the integration of varying angles in small-scale measurements and assess the light transmission performance of uncoated curtains. A total of four curtains were evaluated: blackout curtain samples 1 and 2 had a weft satin structure, while daytime curtain samples 3 and 4 consisted of a twill structure. READ MORE

  5. 4. Substation Digitalization for Medium Voltage Urban Distribution Networks : A Techno-Economic Analysis

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

    Author : Diego Molina Mendizábal; [2023]
    Keywords : Continuity of supply; incentive scheme; SAIDI; techno-economic analysis; Kontinuitet i försörjningen; incitamentsprogram; SAIDI; teknisk-ekonomisk analys;

    Abstract : High and medium-voltage digital substations play an essential role in the energy transition since they are part of the equipment required to deploy smart grids. With the gradual increase of smart grids, energy systems are becoming more flexible with the growing penetration of renewable energies and distributed energy generation. READ MORE

  6. 5. Investigating the Potential of Circular Economy in Stockholm’s Craft Classes : A Case Study Comparing Secondary Wood to Virgin Wood Using LCA and LCC

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

    Author : Magdalena Smolic; Zin Haji; [2023]
    Keywords : Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; Life Cycle Costs; LCC; behavioral study; environmental impact assessment; circular economy; reuse; climate neutral cities; wood craft class; land use; water use; global warming potential; Livscykelanalys; LCA; Livscykelkostnadsanalys; LCC; Beteende studie; miljökonsekvensbedömning; cirkulär ekonomi; återanvändning; klimatneutrala städer; träslöjd; markanvändning; vattenanvändning; global uppvärmningspotential.;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates the environmental, economic, and social impacts of implementing secondary wood from recycling centers into wood crafts in Stockholm schools. The thesis is conducted in a case study setting as a part of the "Climate Neutral Stockholm 2030" sub-project 3. READ MORE