Essays about: "Rental services"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words Rental services.

  1. 1. Variation Management Strategies for Future Construction Sites: A study to address role of an equipment rental business in the energy transition

    University essay from

    Author : Ellen Blanksvärd; Frida Svensson; [2023-09-21T12:07:03Z 2023-09-21T12:07:03Z 2023 2023]
    Keywords : battery storage; variation management; flexibility services; peak shaving; load shifting; demand side management; rental business; electrification; construction equipment; construction sites;

    Abstract : Construction sites are facing challenges with high power peaks due to electrificationof heavy equipment where potential consequences are increased power tariffs locallyand risk of limited power supply. Another development is an increased intermittentpower supply due to more wind- and solar power in the electricity system, whichcauses price fluctuations. READ MORE

  2. 2. Providing Circular Clothing : A multiple-case study on Swedish clothing companies, analyzing product design and business models

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

    Author : Julia Ekblom; Ebba Hård af Segerstad; [2023]
    Keywords : circularity; clothing industry; circular economy; circular business models; circular product design strategies; multiple case study; cirkuläritet; klädindustri; cirkulär ekonomi; cirkulära affärsmodeller; cirkulära produktdesignstrategier; flerfallstudie;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the manifestations of circular business models and circular product design strategies in the Swedish clothing industry, using a multiple case study approach that examines five Swedish clothing companies. Guided by the first research question: What are the current circular product design strategies and circular business model strategies for companies operating in the Swedish clothing industry? the findings reveal an emphasis on circular product design strategies compared to circular business models, among the studied clothing companies. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Role of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) Providers in Co-Creating Sustainable Product Life Cycles : a qualitative case study of electric vehicle rental companies in Sweden & Denmark

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Shu-Hsien Pan; [2023]
    Keywords : electric vehicle; use-oriented Product-Service Systems u-PSS ; co-creation spaces; co-creating design; co-creating production; co-creating consumption; life cycle; circular economy; Mobility-as-a-Service MaaS ; rental service provider;

    Abstract : This study examines the crucial role of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) providers in promoting sustainable consumption and production in the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Europe's goal of achieving zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, as outlined in the European Green Deal, has propelled the expansion of EVs. READ MORE

  4. 4. Exploring Servitization in the Construction Industry : A Qualitative Case Study of a Swedish Rental Company

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Anton Jansson; Johan Segall; [2022]
    Keywords : Servitization; Construction industry; Rental company; Service paradox; Competitive advantage;

    Abstract : In highly competitive markets, product-centric businesses often seek to differentiate from competitors by including services into their core offering. In literature, this is described as servitization, and has been widely researched. READ MORE

  5. 5. Matchmaking on the Office Market : A Possible Driver for Sustainability?

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Myrtel Saldeen; Johannes Lindholm Hallén; [2022]
    Keywords : Flexibility; Office; Matchmaking service; Sustainability; Flexibilitet; Kontor; Matchningstjänst; Hållbarhet;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate if the concept of digital matchmaking between tenants on the office market enables flexibility in the real estate industry, if the concept generates environmental and financial gain, lower vacancy rate and how real estate owners approach the concept of this innovation and flexible contracts based on the current situation on the commercial real estate market.  The method of the study consists of two parts where the first part includes a survey and the second part a semi-structured interview. READ MORE