Essays about: "empirical cost studies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 191 essays containing the words empirical cost studies.

  1. 1. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Molly Boberg; [2024]
    Keywords : Flood Management; Climate Adaptation; Nature-Based Solutions NBS ; Urban Trees; Skeletal Soil; Hydrologic Modelling; MIKE; Översvämningshantering; Klimatanpassning; Naturbaserade lösningar; Stadsträd; Skelettjord; Hydrologisk modellering; MIKE;

    Abstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE

  3. 2. Comparative Study of the Role of Digital Technologies in Implementing Circular Economy Practices in Product-Service Systems (PSS) : An Analysis Across Varying Organizational Scales

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Ajay Surya Gnaneswaran; [2024]
    Keywords : Product Service Systems; PSS; Circular Economy; CE; Digital Technology; DT; Industry 4.0; Circular Strategies; Barriers and Opportunities; Qualitative; Product-tjänste system; PSS; Digitala Teknologier; DT; Cirkulär Ekonomi; CE; Cirkulära Strategier; Industri 4.0; Utmaningar och Möjligheter; Kvalitativ.;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the integration of digital technologies (DT) within Product-Service Systems (PSS) and their role in promoting Circular Economy (CE) practices. Despite increasing recognition of digitalization in industries with PSS offerings, research on DT as a catalyst for CE, especially across organizations of various sizes, remains limited. READ MORE

  4. 3. Competing for the Curb: A Study of the Impact of Ride-Hailing Companies on Traditional Taxi Services

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hampus Johansson; Sebastian Leijen; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Transportation Network Companies TNC ; Internet of Things IoT ; Business Model Canvas BMC ; Business Model Innovation BMI ; Transformation;

    Abstract : In the bustling streets of Sweden, the emergence of Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) has shaken up the taxi industry, leaving incumbents grappling with the need to adapt their business models. While previous research has explored this phenomenon in other parts of the world, little is known about its impact in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 4. Brick by Brick: Exploring Sustainable Operations in the Built Environment : A Comparative Case Study of Swedish Real Estate Organisations' Decision-Making Processes

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Operations Management

    Author : Oscar Alawi; Nawar Alolabi; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable operations; Decision-making processes; Sustainability performance; Management systems and certifications; Built environment.;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the decision-making processes of real estate organisations in the built environment with respect to sustainable operations, as well as how they relate to management systems and building certifications. In the study, we utilised the proposed framework by Schrettle et al. READ MORE

  6. 5. Bringing it back home? : The effects of Industry 4.0 on backshoring to the home country: A qualitative study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Selina Jordi; Sina Roth; [2023]
    Keywords : International Business; Backshoring; Industry 4.0; Internationalization; Offshoring; Technologies;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to study the impact of Industry 4.0 on the backshoring of international companies. As well, this thesis will provide an in-depth look of how backshoring is being carried out under the wave of Industry 4.0. READ MORE