Essays about: "organizational culture of volvo"

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  1. 1. Integration of Advanced Product Quality Planning in Quality Preparation for an Original Equipment Manufacturer in the Automotive Industry : A Case Study at Volvo Group Trucks Operations Powertrain Production in Skövde

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

    Author : Hanna Gertsson; Henrik Lindberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Advanced product quality planning APQP ; quality preparation; production part approval process PPAP ; IATF 16949; ISO 9001; automotive industry; gap analysis; change management; risk management; product development and process development.;

    Abstract : This study examines the development of Volvo Group Trucks Operations Powertrain Production (Volvo GTO PTP) in Skövde, focusing on the implementation of processes for new products intended for both internal and external customers. Previously, the company solely supplied products within the Volvo Group, functioning as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). READ MORE

  3. 2. Relevant Factors on the Standardization of Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs) Aimed for Recycling and Corresponding Influence on Innovation

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Aliro Cofre Osses; José Luis Bechara Bechara; [2022]
    Keywords : LIB; Lithium-Ion Batteries; Innovation; Standardization; Sustainability; Recycling; Circular Economy;

    Abstract : Abstract Background:  Electric Vehicles (EVs) have been identified as a sustainable alternative to reduce the world’s dependence on fossil fuels. EV sales are starting to reach significant numbers. Subsequently, the demand for Lithium-Ion Batteries (LIBs), a key component in EVs, has increased. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Dawn of a New Era : A Case Study of an Incumbent Car Manufacturer’s Transition to Electric Cars

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Yashar Modiri; Oskar Olsson; [2020]
    Keywords : organizational ambidexterity; exploration; exploitation; dynamic capability; structural ambidexterity; domain separation; agile management; organizational inertia; ambidextrous leadership; senior leadership; transformation; knowledge diffusion; knowledge integration; goal alignment; innovation; electric cars; Volvo Cars;

    Abstract : How do firms tend to their current viability while remaining competitive in the long-term? This question lays out the basis for this thesis by highlighting their conflicting logics through the concept of organizational ambidexterity. Literature makes a distinction between competing in mature markets and existing technologies (exploitation) versus new markets and new technologies (exploration). READ MORE

  5. 4. Internal marketing through gamification : A qualitative study on the influence of game elements within an app on internal marketing activities

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Alf Grönvall; Axel Holmner Härgestam; [2019]
    Keywords : Internal marketing; through; gamification; A qualitative study on the influence of; game elements; within an app on; internal marketing activities;

    Abstract : AbstractThe subject of gamification is a relatively new and novel concept when it comes to stimulating behavior. Gamification is the use of game elements in a non-game context. Gamification is a tool that can motivate people to engage with activities related to health, education and personal productivity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Agile Project Management for Knowledge-Based Projects in Manufacturing Industry : Case Study: Epiroc Drilling Tools, Fagersta, Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Shubhesh Aggarwal; Kjzal Kaldi; [2018]
    Keywords : Agile project management; Agile; Lean; Scrum; Kanban; Dynamic System Development Method; Technical innovation; Organizational culture; Product development process;

    Abstract : Epiroc Drilling Tools is a manufacturing company that produces tools for rock mining and excavation. The company adopted the principles and framework of Lean Product Development in their R&D department with few practices of an agile framework called Scrum. READ MORE