Essays about: "procurement costs"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 78 essays containing the words procurement costs.

1. 11. The Strategic Adoption of Additive Manufacturing in the orthopedic industry in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Louis Bertrand Ndangamira Shema; [2022]
   Keywords : Additive manufacturing; orthopedic; surgeon; framework;

   Abstract : Additive Manufacturing (AM) is another name for rapid prototyping and 3D printing (3DP), an advanced manufacturing technology that creates 3D objects. AM's ability to produce complex shapes in industrial production is one of its chief advantages. READ MORE

3. 12. Feasibility of the Implementation of Soft Landings in Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

   Author : Nadja Pilav; Sebastian Eddin; [2022]
   Keywords : Soft Landings; delivery process; handover process; building performance; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: Feasibility of the Implementation of Soft Landings in Sweden Authors: Sebastian Eddin & Nadja Pilav Supervisor: Stefan Olander Examiner: Rikard Sundling Close to 40 percent of global energy use is associated with the construction industry and building-related activities. Although several initiatives are underway both on national and international level from both the Swedish government and the European Union regarding energy efficiency, the construction industry is lagging behind, especially with regards to building performance. READ MORE

4. 13. Effects of Endogenous Risks in Contract Design : A Theoretical and Empirical Analysis of the Optimal Contract Design in the Swedish Construction Industry

   University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

   Author : Julio Cesar De Barros Cruz; [2021]
   Keywords : Procurement contracts; Contract theory; Contract design; Principal agent; Asymmetric information; Optimal contract; Endogenous risk; Risk aversion; Incentive; Upphandlingskontrakt; Kontraktsteori; Kontraktsdesign; Principal agent; Asymmetrisk information; Optimalt kontrakt; Endogen risk; Riskaversion; Incitament;

   Abstract : The architecture, engineering and construction industry faces challenges when dealing withprocurement contract design and risk-handling. The optimal contracting practices have beenworldwide studied in areas of contract theory which studies how the optimal incentivemechanism (“contracts”) can be designed to encourage the parties to behave more efficiently. READ MORE

5. 14. Privatisation of elderly care: Differences in non-contractible quality

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Layal Chehadé; Karl Segersven; [2021]
   Keywords : Outsourcing; Social services; Incomplete contracts; Elderly care; Privatisation;

   Abstract : The privatisation of social services has been a subject of debate in Sweden since the neo-liberalist reforms enabled it in the 1990s. The main topic of discussion is whether private providers save costs to an extent where it degrades quality in the pursuit of shareholder value. READ MORE

6. 15. Analysis of Market-Based Flexibility Services- An Evaluation of Flexible Resources’ Indirect Impact on Network Congestion.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljö- och energisystem

   Author : Tobias Gunneberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Local flexibility markets; Demand-side flexibility; Congestion management; Load shifting; flexible resources; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Capacity shortages in electricity grids can impose significant costs on society due to missed investments in industry. Due to limited profit opportunities and long lead times, grid reinforcements are not a viable solution to the problem, which must therefore be prevented through efficient use of existing grid resources. READ MORE