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  1. 1. Collaboration Strategies of Foundation-owned Business Bodies Influencing Innovation : Innovation in foundation-owned businesses. Multi-case study on the collaboration strategies of the foundation-owned business bodies and their influence on innovation.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Victoria Resch; Madeleine Stapfer; [2023]
    Keywords : foundation-owned business; family business; ownership; innovation; collaboration strategiess;

    Abstract : Background: Ongoing business transformations, labour shortages, and lack of resources are perceived as some of the business’s biggest challenges. Since innovation is a key driver for growth and profitability, it is indispensable for the long-term survival of a business. READ MORE

  3. 2. Public Procurement of Innovations: A study on contributing toward climate neutrality within the construction sector

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

    Author : Ilakia Amirthalingam; Nellie Kramer; [2022]
    Keywords : Public Procurement; LOU; Innovation; Sustainability; Climate-neutrality; Offentlig Upphandling; LOU; Innovation; Hållbarhet; Klimatneutralitet;

    Abstract : Large players within the construction sector have launched the goal of becoming climate-neutral by 2045. In Sweden, the construction sector accounts for approximately 20 % of the country's total emissions. READ MORE

  4. 3. The business of business is the common good : not-for-profit business and the transition to a sustainable society

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Emma Bergeling; [2021]
    Keywords : not-for-profit business; post-growth economy; sustainable business; sustainability; social enterprises;

    Abstract : New economic theories that seek compatibility with human needs and our planet’s finite resources are emerging within different academic disciplines. For one, there is a growing body of literature considering alternatives to economic growth as potential solutions to the ongoing sustainability crises. READ MORE

  5. 4. Skoglig rådgivning utifrån kundvärde : en fallstudie om hur Södra kan effektivisera och kvalitetshöja skogsrådgivningen genom implementering av Lean Production och Service Dominant Logic

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Products

    Author : Fredrik Mellström; [2017]
    Keywords : flödeseffektivitet; kundfokus; Lean i service; skogsrådgivning; skogsinspektor; ständiga förbättringar; virkesanskaffning; virkesköp; continuous improvement; customer focus; flow efficiency; forest advisory; forest inspector; wood procurement;

    Abstract : Svensk skogsindustri är idag beroende av den privata skogsägarens råvara för att tillgodose industrin med virke. Denna beroendeställning har skapat hög konkurrens inom virkesanskaffningsverksamheten, vilket ställer krav på skogsorganisationer att bemöta skogsägarnas efterfrågan. READ MORE

  6. 5. An Agile Procurement Model that Facilitates Agile Execution of Projects : A Case Study at Telia Company

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för informations- och kommunikationssystem

    Author : Fredrik Sivander; [2016]
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    Abstract : Since agile execution of projects has become more frequently used the discovery that the surroundings of the projects are not always compatible has been made. The problematic within the area is traditional accounting restrictions and cost estimation. READ MORE