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  1. 1. Organising for Efficient Environmental Assessment : A Case Study on Cotton Fabric Production

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

    Author : Amanda Friberg; Julia Eriksson; [2022]
    Keywords : LCA; Life cycle assessment; Product environmental assessment; Cotton fabric production; Organisational management; Data management; Furniture company; LCA; Livscykelanalys; Livscykelbedömning; Produktmiljöbedömning; Bomullstygtillverkning; Organisationsledning; Datahantering; Möbelföretag;

    Abstract : The textile industry is one of the most polluting industries globally and needs to change to meet the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Cotton fabric constitutes approximately 50% of all textiles. Its production is complex, and it is crucial to map all its processes to assess the environmental impact. READ MORE

  3. 2. Operational risk management (ORM) in the Industrial Symbiosis (IS) supply chain. : A qualitative study of ORM and the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) within the IS-supply chain.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : David Wennerström; Jonas Marklund; [2022]
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    Abstract : One of the biggest challenges for society nowadays is the environmental crisis that is characterized by the continuing growth, and depletion of Earth's natural resources combined with vast amounts of carbon dioxide emissions putting a strain on the world's ecosystem. To tackle this impending calamity and preserve our way of life, countries, and companies are creating new innovations and solutions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Methodology for Production Carbon Footprint Calculations : A Case of Cylindrical Pins Manufacturing

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

    Author : Bharat Bijukumar; Joakim Ekvall; [2021]
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    Abstract : Reduction of emissions and utilization of energy are topics that have been widely discussed in the recent past. In order to align with the aim of several manufacturing companies to reduce their emissions, the development of a carbon footprint quantification tool is very desirable. READ MORE

  5. 4. Internet-of-Things and cloud computing adoption in manufacturing among small to medium sized enterprises in Sweden : A multiple case study on current IoT and cloud computing technology adoption within Swedish SMEs

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Tim Kari; Wesley Kleinreesink; [2020]
    Keywords : Internet of Things; Cloud computing technologies; Manufacturing; Manufacturing industry; Swedish; Small to medium sized enterprises; SME; Adoption challenges; maturity levels; multiple case study; Exploratory study;

    Abstract : Title: Internet of things and cloud computing adoption within manufacturing among small to medium sized enterprises in Sweden. Authors: Tim Kari and Wesley Kleinreesink Background & Problem discussion: Industries in Europe are facing economic challenges related to global societal and technological developments. The adoption of industry 4. READ MORE

  6. 5. New methods for seed potato production: an investigation into the production and farmer uptake of mini tubers in South Africa

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Alba Sáez Fernández; [2018]
    Keywords : mini-tubers; Chlorophyll fluorescence; Leaf Area Index; small-scale farming;

    Abstract : Potatoes are by far the most produced fresh vegetable crop in South Africa. Remarkably, potato sales represent more than 30% of the turnover in the Fresh Produce Markets (FPM). READ MORE