Essays about: "obsolescence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays containing the word obsolescence.

  1. 1. Transforming Consumption Practices: A Social Practice Theory Analysis of Repairability and Lifetime Extension of Smartphones

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Ester Ósk Gestsdóttir Waage; Marite Putna; [2023]
    Keywords : Keywords: smartphones; sustainable consumption; social practice theory; degrowth; environmental impact; repair; lifetime extension.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The lifetime extension of smartphones is seen as a prominent way to reduce the environmental impacts caused during the production of the devices. Smartphones may be small devices, but their impact is no longer small as for the past years e-waste has been the largest growing waste generated globally. READ MORE

  3. 2. Overstock of aftermarket parts in Africa at Sandvik Stationary Crushing and Screening

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Mattias Johannesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Inventory management; Overstock; Excessive inventory; Obsolete inventory; Redistribution; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Overstock of aftermarket parts in Africa at Sandvik Stationary Crushing and Screening Author: Mattias Johannesson Supervisor: Fredrik Olsson, Division of Production Management Background: An increase of customer expectations such as demand for more customizable options, shorter lead times and availability puts more and more pressure on a company's logistical processes. With fluctuating demand, inconsistent lead times and uncertainty around the world, variability is present and adds complexity to the logistical processes and needs to be handled appropriately to lower costs and match supply and demand. READ MORE

  4. 3. Methods for local energy and climate planning : A Case stuudy on the Urban Community of Dunkirk

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

    Author : Sacha Thibault; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy transition - Climate and energy policy - Renewable energy - Decision-Support Tools - Local authorities; Energiomställning - Klimat- och energipolitik - Förnybar energi - Verktyg för beslutsstöd - Lokala myndigheter;

    Abstract : Energy management concerns were raised in France after the oil crisis in the 1970s. From then, the local actors developed policies to better control the energy production and consumption on the territories. Climate considerations and the need to limit greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions were then added to these energy issues in the early 2000s. READ MORE

  5. 4. Supply Chain Management: Increasing Performance and Coordination in a Sales & Operations Planning Context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Jacob Knutsson; Theodor Jener; [2023]
    Keywords : S OP; Strategy; Inventory; Operations; Strategic alignment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Alfa Laval’s business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger uses Sales and Operations Planning to balance supply with demand to ensure profitable growth. Currently, the business unit is experiencing inefficiencies as they fail to execute the plans from Sales and Operations Planning. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Literature Review on the Impact of Artificial Intelligence in Requirements Elicitation and Analysis

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Konstantinos Papapanos; Julia Pfeifer; [2023]
    Keywords : Requirements Engineering; Requirements Elicitation; Requirements Analysis; Artificial Intelligence;

    Abstract : This thesis was conducted by two students as part of their Strategic Information Systems Management degree program at Stockholm University. As presented in this study, the manual elicitation processes in Requirements Engineering are error-prone and time-consuming. READ MORE