Essays about: "competitive advantage volvo"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 20 essays containing the words competitive advantage volvo.

  1. 11. Information system for managing design guidelines for manufacturing : A case study at Volvo Car Group

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan

    Author : Hafez Shurrab; [2015]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Automotive industry is currently characterized by very fierce competition in which an automaker has no choice but to run at the highest speed to survive. Challenges are too many, but design as a function is in the center due to its tight connection to time to market and competitive advantage capabilities such as production flexibility, speed, cost and quality. READ MORE

  3. 12. The Service Orientation Process at an Operative Level : - A way to start charging for services in the manufacturing industry

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Carl Romlin Fredriksson; Alexander Telander; [2015]
    Keywords : Service Orientation; Free-to-Fee Transition; Service Focused Business Model; Service Focus; Change in the Manufacturing Industry;

    Abstract : The Western world manufacturing industry is facing a tough global market today. The production is moved to developing countries, where the production costs are much lower. Big manufacturing companies like VOLVO, SKF and ABB are all following this trend. READ MORE

  4. 13. Knowledge transfer from expatriate to headquarters - What obstacles are limiting and why?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Nils Norling; Julia Retz; [2013-07-15]
    Keywords : Knowledge transfer; Expatriation; Knowledge Management; Knowledge Sharing;

    Abstract : As the world market in the 21th century is more globalized than ever, it is common for companies to send expatriates on international assignments. These expatriates gain valuable knowledge and experience during their time abroad which can be used by the company to create a competitive advantage. READ MORE

  5. 14. Identifying the Capability Gaps in a Multinational Corporation - A Comparative Case Study of the Global Purchasing Departments of Volvo Cars Corporation in Sweden and China

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Mihaela Ionescu; Liangchen Xu; [2013-07-05]
    Keywords : core capabilities; competences; gaps; knowledge; skills; purchasing; Volvo Cars;

    Abstract : In today’s competitive global economy, one of the most encountered strategies in a multinational company is to take advantage of capabilities residing across different locations. It is widely recognized that a company’s ability to successfully leverage such capabilities can be a significant source of long-standing competitive advantage. READ MORE

  6. 15. Obstacles when implementing a value-based pricing strategy : A case study – Volvo Construction Equipment

    University essay from Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Alexis Delatolas; Christian Jacobson; [2012]
    Keywords : customer value; pricing; value-based pricing; value-based selling; profitability;

    Abstract : Pricing is a complex yet important process that has a large influence on profitability; however few managers utilize pricing as a strategy to increase competitive advantage. The potential of pricing based on specific customer’s needs should be acknowledged, since it is beneficial for the customers by allowing them to recognize the true value of a product. READ MORE