Essays about: "facilities management sustainability"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 39 essays containing the words facilities management sustainability.

  1. 6. From Sweden Back and Forth: The Changing Role of Manufacturing in a VUCA World

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Andreas Samardzija; Ruben Helmke; [2022]
    Keywords : Reshoring; Nearshoring; Supply Chain Disruption; Sustainability; VUCA-World;

    Abstract : Background: Trade regulations, the pandemic, and other disruptions have revealed the vulnerability of long and complex supplier networks. At the same time, there is an increasing need for firms to operate sustainably. READ MORE

  3. 7. Relevant Factors on the Standardization of Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) Aimed for Recycling and Corresponding Influence on Innovation

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Aliro Cofre Osses; José Luis Bechara Bechara; [2022]
    Keywords : LIB; Lithium-Ion Batteries; Innovation; Standardization; Sustainability; Recycling; Circular Economy;

    Abstract : Abstract Background:  Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been identified as a sustainable alternative to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. EV sales are starting to reach significant numbers. Subsequently, the demand for Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs), a key component in EVs, has increased. READ MORE

  4. 8. Lean production in the aggregate stone industry: The road to becoming more sustainable and productive : A case study for a Swedish construction company

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Ludwig Abrahamsson; Oscar Ramsten; [2022]
    Keywords : Construction industry; Aggregate stone industry; Quarry; Sustainability; Production; Productivity; Management; Mass Balance; Circular Economy; Lean; Lean Construction; Waste; Overproduction; Eco-driving; Open-pit; Gravel; Workflow; Byggbranschen; Stenindustrin; Bergtäkt; Hållbarhet; Produktion; Produktivitet; Förvaltning; Massbalans; Cirkulär ekonomi; Lean; Lean konstruktion; Slöserier; Överproduktion; Eco-driving; Stenbrott; Grustäkt; Arbetsflöde;

    Abstract : The aggregate stone industry produces stone – a critical material for the construction industry value chain, and is, thus, a valuable resource for building materials, highlighting the society’s need for critical products. The stone is mined and refined in so-called quarries. READ MORE

  5. 9. Sizing and Modeling of a Microgrid for Integrated Production of Hydrogen

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Gabriel Marinho Silva; [2021]
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    Abstract : With increased concerns on climate change, the upcoming hydrogen economy shows to be a promising alternative for many energetic challenges. As current equipment efficiency advances and new technologies arise, a frequently asked question is how to produce hydrogen from water electrolysis with lower costs and lower environmental impact. READ MORE

  6. 10. Digitalization in the rail industry: Localizing damaged cargo wagons using spatial operations and big data

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Julia Hellner; [2021]
    Keywords : physical geography and ecosystem analysis; big data; clustering; digitization; geofence; geomatics; GNSS; maintenance; rail; spatial analysis; Technology and Engineering; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change and the sustainability challenges of the 21st century require the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in all sectors. Accordingly, political objectives urge for a shift from road to rail in logistics. This drives innovation, increased efficiency, and customer friendliness in the rail industry. READ MORE