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  1. 1. Enhancing Circular Practices in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry - Exploring Opportunities and Challenges of Remanufacturing Electronic Control Units (ECUs)

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Vivian Ambiado; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Circularity; sustainability; remanufacturing; repair; ECUs; automotive industry; manufacturer; strategy;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the transition to a circular economy in the Swedish automotive manufacturing industry, with a specific focus on the implementation of remanufacturing for Electronic Control Units (ECUs). The study aims to identify opportunities and challenges associated with remanufacturing ECUs by considering product characteristics, strategic and business aspects, and the industrial and regulatory environment. READ MORE

  3. 2. The road to an accurate cost estimation in engineer-to-order manufacturing - A case study of cost estimation accuracy within advanced technology development in a defence and security company

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Lawin Anwar; Sandra Barría Colliander; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Engineer-to-order; new product development; cost management; cost engineering; cost estimation error; cost overruns; cost estimation accuracy; project management;

    Abstract : Estimating the costs of a project is a vital part of manufacturing organisations as estimations are what set the basis for the price of the products. Precise estimates allow for effective planning and resource allocation, ensuring that the necessary materials, equipment, and personnel are available to complete the project on time and within budget. READ MORE

  4. 3. Understanding The Motives Of Scandinavian Retail Companies CSR-efforts At Their Offshore Suppliers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Vendela Axelsson; David Löfven; [2023-06-28]
    Keywords : Sustainability ⋅ Business ethics ⋅ Supply chain ⋅ CSR ⋅ Scandinavian Retail Industry;

    Abstract : Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has gained substantial significance in recent years, driven by the growing societal emphasis on sustainability. Businesses are now expected to contribute to social and environmental goals alongside economic performance. READ MORE

  5. 4. LET’S LEVEL UP OUR COMMUNICATION A Study of Communication Challenges in Game Development Teams

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Fina Blomberg; Louise Lind; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : internal communication; multidisciplinary teams; game development; management;

    Abstract : Video games are growing fast in popularity, and while gaming has been primarily an entertainment medium, educators have also realized its benefits as a learning tool. However, little research is done on the complexity of communication in game development projects, though studies of challenges in game development often men-tion communication problems causing delays, stress, and inefficiency. READ MORE

  6. 5. From Chaos to Cohesion, Identifying Inter-team Dependencies in Large-scale Agile Organisations : A case study of Volvo Cars

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Projekt, innovationer och entreprenörskap

    Author : Anton Källström; Johan Westerberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Project Management; Dependencies; MNC; Automotive; Volvo Cars; Product Development; Agile; Agile Teams; Scaled Agile; Large-scale Agile; Scaled Agile Framework; SAFe; Planning; R D; Software; Software Development; Organizations; Collaboration; Communication; Innovation Management; Knowledge Management; Corporate Culture; Projektledning; Beroenden; MNC; Fordonsindustrin; Volvo Cars; Produktutveckling; Agilt; Agila team; Skalat agilt; Storskaligt agilt; Scaled Agile Framework; SAFe; Planering; R D; Mjukvara; Mjukvaruutveckling; Organisationer; Samarbete; Kommunikation; Innovationsledning; Kunskapshantering; Organisationskultur;

    Abstract : Product development is more complex than ever. Industries all over the world face intensified competition, forcing firms to improve their innovation performance. This involves integrating software development to a greater extent. As an effort to cope with such progression, agile project management methodologies have been adopted. READ MORE