Essays about: "Technology Manufacturing firms"

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  1. 1. The effect of cross-border mergers & acquisitions as a driver of better corporate sustainability practices - A study on the post-acquisition context of selected target firms from Sri Lanka and Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Buddhini Erosha Jayasinghe; Farjana Rifat; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions M A ; cross-border; sustainability; corporate sustainability practices; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Environmental-Social-Governance ESG framework; target firm; stakeholder theory; resource-based view; acquirer; Sri Lanka; Sweden;

    Abstract : Companies typically strive to expand their realms. To do so, they rely on a series of organic and non-organic growth options, the latter including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As). M&As continue to grow in number and frequency across national and regional borders in search of strategic complementarity. READ MORE

  2. 2. Digital Twins for sustainability in building operations - How a large commercial real estate firm can use digital twins to generate sustainable values in the O&M phase

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emanuel Sandström; Albin Berntsson; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : Digital twins; built environment; people-centric; O M phase; commercial real estate firm; sustainability;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to examine how digital twins can generate sustainable values for large commercial real estate firms in the O&M phase in the built environment. Digital twins are not an uncommon technology in object-centric sectors, such as manufacturing or automotive. READ MORE

  3. 3. Supply Chain Resilience: Industrial Manufactures’ Use of Disruptive Technologies

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Adam Manfredsson; Andreas Brauer; [2023]
    Keywords : Disruptive Technology; COVID-19; Just-in-Time Strategy; Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Resilience; Industrial Manufacturer;

    Abstract : With a purpose to provide insights on how to reduce the impact of future disruptive events on the supply chain and to raise awareness of the potential applications of disruptive technologies (DTs), this thesis will analyze the use of 3-Dimensional Printing (3DP), Big Data (BD), and Internet of Things (IoT) in Supply Chain Management (SCM). The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for greater Supply Chain Resilience (SCR), as disruptions can have a domino effect and damage co-dependent supply chain actors. READ MORE

  4. 4. Enabling Collaboration for Industrial Symbiosis Formation between Manufacturing Firms : A Study of the Norrbotten & Västerbotten Region

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Anton Nygårdh; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial symbiosis; Collaboration; Challenges; Strategies; Manufacturing industry; Norrland; Industriell Symbios; Samarbete; Utmaningar; Strategier; Tillverkningsindustri; Norrland;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to enhance the understanding of how collaboration in the manufacturing industry can enable the formation of industrial symbiosis by identifying challenges and strategies. To fulfill this purpose, two research questions has been addressed: What are the factors hindering collaboration and thus IS formation between companies in Norr- & Västerbotten? and What are the enabling strategies allowing collaboration for IS formation in Norr- & Västerbotten? Method: The research was conducted as a qualitative, inductive study of exploratory nature. READ MORE

  5. 5. Guidelines to align digital strategy with business strategy in a manufacturing SME

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Marin Elizabeth Thomas; [2023]
    Keywords : Business strategy; digital strategy; manufacturing SMEs; strategy alignment;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to provide guidelines on how to align the business strategy and digital strategy in small and medium manufacturing enterprises. The research design includes a systematic-narrative literature review in which the data was collected through systematic and narrative examination followed by a qualitative analysis to identify themes and patterns. READ MORE