Essays about: "manufacturing firms"

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1. 1. Exploring the use of low-code software development in the automotive industry : thesis conducted at the Scania engine assembly facility

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

   Author : Matteus Henriksson; [2024]
   Keywords : low-code development; no-code; rapid application development; automotive industry; power platform;

   Abstract : The growing demand for IT professionals to develop and maintain software is creating huge concerns for organizations looking to keep up and build resilience. The trends show that there is a large shortage compared to the demand. Manufacturing companies are no exception to this, and the adoption of Industry 4. READ MORE

3. 2. The effect of cross-border mergers & acquisitions as a driver of better corporate sustainability practices - A study on the post-acquisition context of selected target firms from Sri Lanka and Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Buddhini Erosha Jayasinghe; Farjana Rifat; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : Mergers and acquisitions M A ; cross-border; sustainability; corporate sustainability practices; Corporate Social Responsibility CSR ; Environmental-Social-Governance ESG framework; target firm; stakeholder theory; resource-based view; acquirer; Sri Lanka; Sweden;

   Abstract : Companies typically strive to expand their realms. To do so, they rely on a series of organic and non-organic growth options, the latter including Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As). M&As continue to grow in number and frequency across national and regional borders in search of strategic complementarity. READ MORE

4. 3. Digital Twins for sustainability in building operations - How a large commercial real estate firm can use digital twins to generate sustainable values in the O&M phase

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Emanuel Sandström; Albin Berntsson; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : Digital twins; built environment; people-centric; O M phase; commercial real estate firm; sustainability;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to examine how digital twins can generate sustainable values for large commercial real estate firms in the O&M phase in the built environment. Digital twins are not an uncommon technology in object-centric sectors, such as manufacturing or automotive. READ MORE

5. 4. Specificity in Non-Financial Disclosure - Regulated by Directive 2014/95/EU

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Matilda Frövenholt; Kevin Wirdéus; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Directive 2014 95 EU; ESG Disclosure; Biodiversity; Specificity; Textual Analysis; Named Entity Recognition; Market Reaction;

   Abstract : We use textual analysis of annual reports to investigate if ESG disclosures, including biodiversity, regulated by the Directive 2014/95/EU provide the market with decision-useful information. Several studies have examined whether the directive has increased the quality of ESG disclosure but with mixed results. READ MORE

6. 5. Supply Chain Resilience: Industrial Manufactures’ Use of Disruptive Technologies

   University essay from Jönköping University

   Author : Adam Manfredsson; Andreas Brauer; [2023]
   Keywords : Disruptive Technology; COVID-19; Just-in-Time Strategy; Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Resilience; Industrial Manufacturer;

   Abstract : With a purpose to provide insights on how to reduce the impact of future disruptive events on the supply chain and to raise awareness of the potential applications of disruptive technologies (DTs), this thesis will analyze the use of 3-Dimensional Printing (3DP), Big Data (BD), and Internet of Things (IoT) in Supply Chain Management (SCM). The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the need for greater Supply Chain Resilience (SCR), as disruptions can have a domino effect and damage co-dependent supply chain actors. READ MORE