Essays about: "manufacturing costs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 424 essays containing the words manufacturing costs.

1. 1. The road to an accurate cost estimation in engineer-to-order manufacturing - A case study of cost estimation accuracy within advanced technology development in a defence and security company

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Lawin Anwar; Sandra Barría Colliander; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Engineer-to-order; new product development; cost management; cost engineering; cost estimation error; cost overruns; cost estimation accuracy; project management;

   Abstract : Estimating the costs of a project is a vital part of manufacturing organisations as estimations are what set the basis for the price of the products. Precise estimates allow for effective planning and resource allocation, ensuring that the necessary materials, equipment, and personnel are available to complete the project on time and within budget. READ MORE

3. 2. A Consumer Perspective on Reshoring Production: Insights from Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Madeliene Hedin; Yajun Liang; Witt Gustaf; [2023]
   Keywords : Reshoring; Swedish Consumers; Purchase Intention; Brand Attitude; Social Acceptability; Perceived Social Responsibility;

   Abstract : Background: Reshoring refers to the process of bringing back manufacturing activities from foreign countries to the home country. The phenomenon is receiving increasing attention from companies and academics for factors such as increasing labor costs in offshore locations, supply chain disruptions, and a growing preference for locally made products. READ MORE

4. 3. Carbon Capture from Biomass Boiler Flue Gas Emissions using Microalgae : A Case Study

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

   Author : Graham Kirn; [2023]
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   Abstract : Capture and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) is expected to play an important role in climate change mitigation efforts intended to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), in which carbon is captured during energy generation from sustainably sourced biomass fuels, is of particular interest in Sweden. READ MORE

5. 4. Financial and Operational outcomes of a No-Code Manufacturing Execution System (MES)

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomi

   Author : Linus Malmström; Sara Lind; [2023]
   Keywords : Manufacturing Execution System; Operational; Financial; Outcomes; Low-code; No-code; Case study;

   Abstract : Purpose: This study aims to identify the operational and financial outcomes of companies implementing the no-code manufacturing execution system (MES). Methods: This study has been conducted using inductive reasoning to develop new theories in this unexplored subject. READ MORE

6. 5. Bringing human rights due diligence into law: Addressing modern slavery or business as usual? : A postcolonial assessment of the UK Modern Slavery Act’s compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Isabelle Kämpe; [2023]
   Keywords : UK Modern Slavery Act; MSA; UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; UNGP; modern slavery; human rights due diligence; HRDD; supply chain; transparency; postcolonialism; neo-colonialism; dependency theory;

   Abstract : Operating through complex supply chains and multiple jurisdictions, today’s business enterprises can outsource manufacturing to different parts of the world where they can take advantage of low labour- and production costs. In the global quest for businesses to maximise their profits, deteriorating working conditions for offshore labour workers are increasing the risks of human rights abuses. READ MORE