Essays about: "empirical cost studies"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 191 essays containing the words empirical cost studies.
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1. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : 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
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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/ProduktionsutvecklingAbstract : 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
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3. Competing for the Curb: A Study of the Impact of Ride-Hailing Companies on Traditional Taxi Services
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : 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
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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 ManagementAbstract : 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
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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)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