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  1. 11. Integrating Sustainability in Product Development : An Investigation of Drivers, Challenges, and Decision Support Tools for Sustainability Integration in the Early Phases of Product Development

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell ekonomi

    Author : Joakim Koski; Oscar Lindskogen; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Product Development; Challenges Sustainable Product Development; Drivers Sustainable Product Development; Decision Support Tools Sustainable Product Development;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to increase the knowledge for both academia and practitioners on how to integrate sustainability aspects in product development by studying current research and comparing these findings to empirical material retrieved from an industrial company. Seco, which functioned as the case company of this study, was used as the source for the empirical data collection. READ MORE

  3. 12. Cost Engineering Strategies for Industrial Sourcing

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

    Author : Erik Lindved; Jakob Rolén; [2019]
    Keywords : Cost Engineering; Cost Estimation; Procurement; Industrial Sourcing; Manufacturing Industry.; Kostnadsestimeringsteknik; kostnadsestimat; anskaffning; industriellt inköp; tillverkningsindustri.;

    Abstract : The art of estimating and managing costs is commonly referred to as cost engineering which is a vital tool to counteract cost uncertainty. Current research within the area mainly focuses on the cost estimation techniques themselves and the strategic implications have not yet been studied in-depth, nor been set into relation to traditional sourcing strategies. READ MORE

  4. 13. Chasing Sustainable Stocks: A Superior Investment Decision? - An ESG Investment Study

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Sebastian Johansson; Gustav Nilsson; [2019]
    Keywords : ESG; Socially Responsible Investing; Trading Strategy; Portfolio Performance;

    Abstract : Sustainable investing is trending, amounting to $30 trillion in assets under management world-wide in 2018 and it is predicted to grow even larger in the years to come. This thesis studies ESG portfolio performance of three comparable portfolios, a Sustainable, a Good Enough and an Unsustainable portfolio constructed using ESG-score in relation to their Global Industrial Classification Standard (GICS), between 2004 - 2018 in the U. READ MORE

  5. 14. Industrial Demand Response in the Primary Reserve Markets : A case study on Holmen’s Pulp and Paper Mill

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Federica Tomasini; [2019]
    Keywords : industrial demand response; pulp and paper industry; primary frequency control; stochastic optimization;

    Abstract : This thesis stems from the interest of Holmen group to investigate the opportunitiesavailable for large electricity consumers in the Swedish primary reserve markets.The study performed focuses on one of Holmen's paper mill and it aims at identifyinga load inside the production process that is suitable for providing frequency containmentservices for the grid. READ MORE

  6. 15. The Secrets to a Successful Digital Transformation: A Single Case Study at AB SKF

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Matilda Olsson; Sofia Torpfeldt; [2018-08-02]
    Keywords : Digitalization; Supply Chain; Digital Transformation; Digital Supply Chain;

    Abstract : Technological development has over centuries triggered industrial revolution which has transformed industries. As an effect of inventions like, Big Data and Internet of Things the business climate of today is now entering a fourth industrial revolution, which is characterized by digitalization and connectivity. READ MORE