Essays about: "project-based industries"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words project-based industries.

  1. 1. How to turn “less bad” into good without limit : to measure companies’ positive climate impact

    University essay from SLU/Dept. Of Aquatic Resources

    Author : Kajsa Eliasson; [2023]
    Keywords : digitalization; avoided emission; carbon handprint; Scope 4; building; construction; building 4.0; consultancy; project-based industries; carbon assessment; environmental impact; environmental strategies; climate potential;

    Abstract : Climate change is an urgent problem threatening life as we know it. To combat the problem there is a high need to reduce this generation’s human-induced Greenhouse Gasses (GHGs). READ MORE

  3. 2. Project Workers' Mental Health in Focus : Understanding Stressors and Supportive Strategies in PBOs

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Anna Misskam; Natalie Schoch; [2023]
    Keywords : Project-based organizations; Mental health promotion; Well-being; Coping strategies; Project workers;

    Abstract : Background: Project-based organizations have become increasingly important in theory and practice. In these kinds of organizations core activities are performed by means of projects which offer advantages such as adaptability and flexibility. Yet, the project-based work context also bears risks for the mental health of the employees involved. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring shopfloor data collection challenges within ETO and its impact on Production Planning and Control : Master thesis

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Florian Alain Kivuto; [2022]
    Keywords : ETO; data collection; ETO production; Engineering-to-order; Project-based organization;

    Abstract : The increasing trends towards customization which has also been emphasized as a competitive advantage have resulted in engineering-to-order (ETO) companies having a leading role in many industries. However, in parallel with this digital information and technological advancement is rising, and companies are aiming to improve their processes to consequently reach greater success in their operations. READ MORE

  5. 4. The influence of (EU) Policies on the implementation of sustainable practices in project-based organizations : An explorative study of the movie industry in Germany and Italy

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Neele Hanik; Marie Kalthoff; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable film production; European Union Regulations; Project-based industries; Environmental regulations; Sustainable stakeholder management; Sustainable supply chain management; Green consultant;

    Abstract : The demand for sustainability on this earth is more prominent than ever. The global climate crisis affects everyone, and the movie industry's massive annual emissions are certain. However, the movie industry has not yet been investigated in-depth nor held accountable for its environmental impact. READ MORE

  6. 5. Implementing and diffusing innovation at a Swedish construction company : The case of implementing the digital delivery container

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Thrudur Starradottir; Tom Wullimann; [2019]
    Keywords : implementation; diffusion; innovation; construction industry; project-based organization; decentralized organization;

    Abstract : The construction industry is often perceived as conservative and slow to innovate. Previous studies have explanations for why this is the case and attempt to look further into why implementing and diffusing innovation in the construction industry is different, and somewhat more challenging than in other industries. READ MORE