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1. 1. Development and Application of an End-of-Life Framework

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

   Author : Daniel Blomberg; David Lorang; [2023]
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   Abstract : As the global climate crisis becomes more urgent, organizations are forced to find ways of reducing their environmental footprint to meet changing climate policies and consumer demands. As the automotive industry is adapting to the shift from internal combustion engines to electrification, as well as the shift from traditional linear business models to circular ones, there is a chance for new actors entering the market to adopt circular business models from their inception, giving them an edge over incumbent firms who have slower adaption times. READ MORE

3. 2. Life cycle assessment on sodium-ion cells for energy storage systems : A cradle-to-gate study including 16 environmental perspectives, focusing on climate change impact

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

   Author : Rebecca Nibelius; [2023]
   Keywords : Sodium-ion batteries; Life cycle assessment; Cradle-to-gate; Natriumbatterier; Livscykelanalys; Vagga-till-port;

   Abstract : Because of the changing energy supply landscape, with the transition towards renewable energy, an emerging demand for energy storage systems (ESS) is expected in the near future. Battery energy storage is promising to contribute to mitigate the greenhouse gas emissions, but face issues considering resource use (IEA, 2023; IRENA, 2022). READ MORE

4. 3. Logistics Structures for Global Retail Expansion : A case study of a fast-growing Swedish Fashion Company with International Presence

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

   Author : Alex Kaspo; [2023]
   Keywords : Master Thesis; Supply Chain; Strategy; Supplier; Logistics; Retail; Growth; International; Consolidation Hubs; Warehouse;

   Abstract : This qualitative research explores what logistics structures a growing retail company can employ to support its international expansion with a focus on high customer satisfaction levels. It delves into the logistics configurations for reaching efficiency in inbound logistics, especially meeting the complexities of growing volumes and extensive supplier networks. READ MORE

5. 4. CHARGING HYBRID IS THE FUTURE FOR FERRIES : A case study on partial electrification of the Gotland ferries in Sweden

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

   Author : Ahmed Shanshal; [2022]
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   Abstract : The Swedish climate target for the transport sector is that the emissions will be reduced by 70% by 2030 compared to 2010. A reduction of 27% has already taken place and a reduction of one million tons of CO2 per year remains until the target in 2030. In 2020, Sweden's domestic shipping accounted for 660,000 tons of CO2 emissions. READ MORE

6. 5. Moving Toward Green Production Systems in the Pharmaceutical Industry : Implementing Artificial Intelligence to Increase Environmental Efforts in SMEs

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

   Author : SHARMILA PATEL; MARIAM RABIZADEGAN; [2021]
   Keywords : Pharmaceutical Industry; Small and Medium Sized Enterprise SME ; Artificial Intelligence AI ; Environmental Sustainability; Green Performance Map; Production System; Läkemedelsindustrin; Små och Medelstora Företag SMF ; Artificiell Intelligens AI ; Miljömässig hållbarhet; Green Performance Map; Produktionssystem;

   Abstract : The pharmaceutical sector is important for human health due to the increasing demand for medical products but is also a pollution and waste intensive industry. There is an urgent need for the industry to review its environmental footprints and simultaneously consider the industrial transformation called Industry 4.0. READ MORE