Essays about: "examples of technological innovation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 13 essays containing the words examples of technological innovation.

1. 6. Integration of sensors in the smart homes of tomorrow - possibilities and limitations

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Jesper Lindberg; Erik Karud; [2018]
   Keywords : Internet of Things IoT ; Smart Home; Sensors; Human-Machine-Interaction; Smart Devices; IKEA TRÅDFRI; IKEA Home Smart; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : It is estimated that in 2020 there will be more than 20 billion connected devices around the world. Hardware keeps getting smaller and microprocessors and communications modules can be found in all manner of products. READ MORE

3. 7. Business As Usual,No Business At All? : Exploring the Role of Servitization in theProcess of Business Model Innovation

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : ANDREAS ENGWALL; ANTON ÅLUND; [2018]
   Keywords : Business Model Innovation; Servitization; Local Servitization; Double Ambidexterity; Technology Shift.; Affärsmodellsutveckling; Tjänstefiering; Lokal tjänstefiering Dubbel tvåhändighet; Teknikskifte;

   Abstract : To survive a technological shift has — on numerous occasions — proved to be difficult forincumbent firms. Quintessential examples can be found in various industries where incumbent firmshave suffered financial losses as they have failed to adapt their business model to a new technological paradigm. READ MORE

4. 8. Knock on (Engineered) Wood: Pathways to Increased Deployment of Cross-Laminated Timber

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Jack Fraser; [2017]
   Keywords : Cross-laminated timber; Low-carbon building materials; Bio based building materials; Swedish building sector; Decarbonisation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Significant negative environmental impacts are attributed to the building sector. To complement operational building efficiency, mitigation strategies could further decrease these environmental impacts. One mitigation strategy is increased use of low-carbon and bio based building materials. READ MORE

5. 9. May the Force of Innovation Be With You - Management Innovation in a Swedish Context

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Freja Larsjörs; Lina Parling; [2015-10-01]
   Keywords : Innovation; Management Innovation; Change Management; Innovative Climate; Internal Change Agents;

   Abstract : Background and problem Ever increasing rivalry intensity puts pressure on organizations to constantly find new ways to differentiate and create sustainable competitive advantages. Innovation is a key instrument to increase complexity and stay on the cutting edge. READ MORE

6. 10. An assessment of public procurement of timber buildings : a multi-level perspective of change dynamics within the Swedish construction sector

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

   Author : Erik Ingmar; [2015]
   Keywords : multi-level perspective; socio-technical transitions; multi-storey housing; timber building; industrial building; sustainability transitions;

   Abstract : The construction and use of buildings in the EU accounts for half of the EU’s extracted materials and energy consumptions, and a third of greenhouse gas emissions. In the past decade, the construction sector has responded to such concerns by focusing on post production energy efficiency. READ MORE