Essays about: "organization capacity development"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 74 essays containing the words organization capacity development.

  1. 21. Production Development : Layout Project at Lundqvist Trävaru AB

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Andreas Berglund; [2019]
    Keywords : Production Development; Prefabricated Building Kits; Layout Development; LEAN; Material Handling; Production Flow; Produktionsutveckling; Prefabricerade Byggsatser; Layoututveckling; LEAN; Materialhantering; Produktionsflöde;

    Abstract : The purpose of the master thesis has been to examine the production system at the company Lundqvist Trävaru AB and use the gathered information to create a layout suggestion together with a couple of improvement ideas. The thesis is the final part of the Industrial Design Engineering programme at Luleå University of Technology (LTU). READ MORE

  2. 22. Increasing the utilization of research in product and business development : Key factors for transferring applied research within a high technical organization

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Maria Gabrils; [2019]
    Keywords : Innovation management; Knowledge management; Industrial applied research;

    Abstract : Purpose The study aims to complement the knowledge management literature within research-based knowledge on how product developing organization can utilize the research results in product development. Main research question What are the main enablers for research-based knowledge to transfer in order to be adopted in a product developing organization? Sub research question What are the indicators for measuring the utilization of research results? What patterns for generation and spreading of knowledge increases utilization of research results? What factors in a research project are barriers for research to be adopted in product development? How do organizational structures impact the transfer of knowledge from research departments to business units? Methodology This master thesis is based on a case study at a global firm within automation, robotics and electrification. READ MORE

  3. 23. Adopting Transit-Oriented Development (TOD)in Metro-Manila Railway system : Considering Sweden’s Experience and Learning

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : Farhad Arian Far; [2019]
    Keywords : Transit-Oriented Development; Traffic Congestion; Metro-Manila Railway Network; Stockholm Metro System;

    Abstract : Transit-oriented development (TOD) or as it is referred to in Sweden ABC (Arbete, Bostad,och Centrum which means work, housing, and city center) is the highly prevailing and excitingconcept of integrating urban communities, activities, people, buildings and public places together.This idea is primarily focused upon the creation of walkable, pedestrian-oriented communities andcycling connections, which are centered among the high-quality train systems. READ MORE

  4. 24. Mapping surplus food redistribution initiatives in Sweden and a Life Cycle Assessment of environmental, social and economic impacts of some representatives

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Pauline Bergström; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Food waste; Life Cycle Assessment; Environment; Society; Economy;

    Abstract : The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations suggest that out of all food that is produced, 1/3 ends up as food waste. In high income countries, such as Sweden, the food waste mainly originates from the last stages of the food chain, e.g. at food stores and households. READ MORE

  5. 25. Managing Knowledge during Internationalization: The Case of Ntex

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Caterina Negrini; Andrea Urban; [2018-07-05]
    Keywords : internal knowledge management; knowledge transfer; international business;

    Abstract : The view of knowledge as a strategically important asset for organizations is nowadays widespread and and the choice about how to manage this asset internally has gained increasing attention. Existing literature indicates that internal management of knowledge differs in Small- and Medium-sized companies (SMEs) and Multinational companies (MNCs). READ MORE