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  1. 1. Corporate Foresight and its Role in Driving Innovation - A case study of the Swedish grocery industry and how they use corporate foresight in order to improve their innovation strategies

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Marcus Andersson; Jonas Dahlqvist; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Corporate foresight; strategic foresight; long-range planning; innovation; innovation strategies; innovation management; strategic management;

    Abstract : The world is constantly changing with factors that we partly can control and some that are outside of our control. Living in these complex systems demands tackling but also embracing uncertainty. The focus should not be on controlling the outcomes by narrow forecasts. READ MORE

  3. 2. Strategic Spatial Planning in an Evolving Governance Structure : Decolonizing Planning in Namibia

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planering

    Author : Tove Söder; [2023]
    Keywords : Namibia; Strategic Spatial Planning SSP ; planning process; decentralization; policy implementation; post-colonial; urban sprawl; spatial planning; strategy implementation; strategy-making;

    Abstract : This research explores the challenges the Namibian government faces in the planning process when implementing policies for strategic spatial planning (SSP). The study considers the entire Namibian planning process which primarily is governed top-down but has since independence adopted policies to decentralize power. READ MORE

  4. 3. Implementing DDMRP : Supply Chain transformation Through Inventory Management

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Franklin Aduwa; [2023]
    Keywords : DDMRP; Supply chain management; Inventory management;

    Abstract : An organization's systematic operation and supply chain management are the criteria for developing a sustainable competitive advantage over other companies. However, fulfilling this goal has become increasingly difficult in today's business environment, as traditional planning and control methods were not designed to withstand such difficulty, hence making the supply chain very complex. READ MORE

  5. 4. Influence of starch botanical source on aqueous two-phase system phase behavior and starch microspheres preparation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

    Author : Denis Oskolkov; [2022]
    Keywords : starch microspheres; acid hydrolysis; DSC; microscopy; potato; barley; corn; pharmaceutical technology; Technology and Engineering; Chemistry;

    Abstract : Background: Starch is a well-studied material, produced by plants in granules to store energy. Starch finds a lot of applications in day-to-day life, in the food and pharmaceutical industry. READ MORE

  6. 5. Extended Kalman Filter as Observer for a Hydrofoiling Watercraft : Modelling of a new hydrofoiling concept, based on the Spherical Inverted Pendulum Model

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Adam Thålin; [2022]
    Keywords : Extended Kalman Filter; Hydrofoiling; Spherical Inverted Pendulum; Sensor Fusion; Simulink; Bärplan; Extended Kalman Filter; Farkostteknik; Inverterad Pendel; Sensorfusion; Sex frihetsgrader; Simulink;

    Abstract : Hydrofoiling in general has the potential to revolutionize watercraft in the future since it allows smoother and faster transport on water with less energy consumption than traditional planning hulls. Even if the concept of hydrofoiling has been around since the last century, development in control theory and material science together with increased computing power has led to a growing interest for the technology. READ MORE