Essays about: "causal loop"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 26 essays containing the words causal loop.

  1. 11. Optimization of inbound value flow in a manufacturing company : A case study on the bullwhip effect

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

    Author : Eric Lindmark; Svenningsson Jakob; [2019]
    Keywords : Lean Process; Bullwhip Effect; Supply Chain Management; Continuous Improvement; System Perspective; Statistical Analysis;

    Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of the research is to explore how to reduce waste in value flows and to minimize the bullwhip effect within operations. To fulfill and answer the purpose of the research three questions of issue has been established: 1. What issues in value flows can be identified, regarding inbound and outbound flows? 2. READ MORE

  3. 12. Causes and effects of suburban traffic dynamics : A case study in a municipality close to Munich

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Sophia Cullen; [2019]
    Keywords : System Dynamics; Traffic dynamics; Change Management;

    Abstract : The current transportation infrastructure in most cities and municipalities is not designed to cope with the continually increasing volume of traffic, especially during rush hours. Furthermore, in many cases, the increasing pressure has not yet been adequately compensated by sufficient expansion. READ MORE

  4. 13. Design and Implementation of a Strategy for Path Tracking on Autonomous Heavy-Duty Vehicles

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Fordonssystem

    Author : Oscar Törnroth; Truls Nyberg; [2018]
    Keywords : Control Engineering; Control Architecture; Autonomous Vehicles; Heavy-Duty Vehicles; Motion Control; Path Tracking; Curvature Tracking; Lateral Control; Steering Systems; Feedforward Control Systems; System Identification; Understeering;

    Abstract : In this thesis, a combined feedforward and feedback controller for improved path tracking on autonomous heavy-duty vehicles is designed and implemented. The steering wheel is controlled in order to follow a reference curvature, computed by a higher-level MPC, responsible for minimizing the distance to a planned path. READ MORE

  5. 14. An ecosystem service perspective of the ecological restoration measures to mitigate small-scale hydropower impact in river Billstaån : Steps towards monitoring and dissemination of ecosystem services

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : Susanne Tellström; [2017]
    Keywords : ecosystem services; ecosystem service assessment; Corporate Ecosystem Service Review; Toolkit for Ecosystem Service Site-based Assessment; ecosystem service indicators; environmental communication; ecological restoration; river restoration;

    Abstract : Ecosystem services, capturing the benefits and values of functioning ecosystems for human well-being, is a concept receiving increasing attention both in science and policy. This study investigates the utility of considering ecosystem service in the ecological restoration of a river affected by small-scale hydropower. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Business Model for Sustainability from a System Dynamics Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Julian Haack; Florian Mainz; [2017]
    Keywords : Business Model for Sustainability; System Dynamics; Value Configuration; Partner Network; Capabilities; Infrastructure Management; Sustainability; Strategic Management; Business Models; Construction Industry; Architecture Industry; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Title: System Dynamics Perspective on the Business Model for Sustainability: A Multiple Case Study in the Architecture Industry Purpose: The primary purpose of the study is to explain how the system dynamics between the Value Configuration, Partner Network, and Capabilities work in a Business Model for Sustainability of small and large architecture firms. Methodology: We followed an abductive, qualitative research strategy with a multiple case study of ten participating firms. READ MORE