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  1. 1. Forecasting With Feature-Based Time Series Clustering

    University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan

    Author : Conrad Tingström; Johan Åkerblom Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : demand forecasting; time series prediction; time series clustering;

    Abstract : Time series prediction plays a pivotal role in various areas, including for example finance, weather forecasting, and traffic analysis. In this study, time series of historical sales data from a packaging manufacturer is used to investigate the effects that clustering such data has on forecasting performance. READ MORE

  3. 2. MONEYMAKER OR GLOBAL SAVER- Exploratory study on Sustainable Innovation

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

    Author : Benjamin Dawson Barker; Ziyue Ma; Zein Oubari; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable innovation; Regional context; Regulation; Brand value; Innovative capabilities; Attractiveness as an employer;

    Abstract : In recent years, both academia and practice have shown an increased interest in sustainable innovation. This new area is examined in the context of large enterprises in our qualitative multiple case study. This thesis thus contributes to a better understanding of the concept as well as the underlying variables that drive sustainable innovation. READ MORE

  4. 3. Product-Service Systems for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers: The Role of External Partnerships

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Pedro Scherma de Carvalho; [2023]
    Keywords : Product-Service System; Collaboration; Partnership; Barriers; Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers;

    Abstract : The current patterns of consumption are threatening the availability of natural resources. These natural resources, such as raw materials and biomass, are critical for different economic activities. ProductService System (PSS) has received attention as a solution to drive resource efficiency by extending the life cycle of products. READ MORE

  5. 4. Understanding Sales Performance Using Natural Language Processing - An experimental study evaluating rule-based algorithms in a B2B setting

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Angelica Smedberg; [2023]
    Keywords : NLP; Sentiment Analysis; Ruled-based algorithms; TextBlob; VADER; Naïve Bayes; Machine Learning;

    Abstract : Natural Language Processing (NLP) is a branch in data science that marries artificial intelligence with linguistics. Essentially, it tries to program computers to understand human language, both spoken and written. Over the past decade, researchers have applied novel algorithms to gain a better understanding of human sentiment. READ MORE

  6. 5. Optimizing within the Supply Chain: A Mathematical Model for Inventory Optimization with respect to Demand Planning

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : William Bork; Martynas Giedraitis; [2023]
    Keywords : Inventory model; ”Fast Moving Consumer Goods-company” FMCG-company ; Reorder point; Order quantity; ”Software as a Service-Company”; EOQ-model; R; Q -model; Forecast; Holt-Winters model; Inventory model; ”Fast Moving Consumer Goods-company” FMCG-company ; Reorder point; Order quantity; ”Software as a Service-Company”; EOQ-model; R; Q -model; Forecast; Holt-Winters model;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how to design a mathematical inventory model for a ”Fast Moving Consumer Goods”-company (FMCG-company), which determines the optimal reorder point and order quantity such that the average inventory cost is minimized. The thesis was made in collaboration with a ”Software as a Service”- company which provided the data containing information about the products and inventory management of one of their customers, a FMCG-company. READ MORE