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1. 21. 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

3. 22. Brick by Brick: Exploring Sustainable Operations in the Built Environment : A Comparative Case Study of Swedish Real Estate Organisations' Decision-Making Processes

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Operations Management

   Author : Oscar Alawi; Nawar Alolabi; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainable operations; Decision-making processes; Sustainability performance; Management systems and certifications; Built environment.;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the decision-making processes of real estate organisations in the built environment with respect to sustainable operations, as well as how they relate to management systems and building certifications. In the study, we utilised the proposed framework by Schrettle et al. READ MORE

4. 23. Learning Through Taking Action : An empirical study into the early-stage business model development for a novel technology

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

   Author : Daniel Maslov; Hugo Javenius; [2023]
   Keywords : Business Model; Business Model Innovation; Business Model Development; Business Model Innovation Process; Business Model Tools and Methods; Action Research; Nascent Market Entry; Multi-Disciplinary Innovation; 3D Bioprinting; Affärsmodell; Affärsmodellsinnovation; Affärsmodellutveckling; Affärsmodellsinnovationsprocess; Affärsmodells-verktyg och metoder; Aktionsforskning; Begynnande marknadsinträde; Multidisciplinär innovation; 3D-bioprinting;

   Abstract : This thesis examines the critical factors shaping early-stage business model development. As a result, this paper provides insights and recommendations for the effective commercialization of innovations. READ MORE

5. 24. Towards Circular Business Models in Swedish Rock and Soil Material Management : An Ecosystem-level Exploration

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Projekt, innovationer och entreprenörskap

   Author : Tova Andreasson; [2023]
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   Abstract : The rapid growth of Swedish metropolitan regions, has led to increased demand for rock and soil materials for building construction and infrastructural work. Sweden's rock and soil material management industry extracts over 100 million tons of aggregate per year, while only succeeding in recycling 1% of it. READ MORE

6. 25. Are large clearcuts the only way to manage forests? : a study of economic performance and deadwood production of various silviculture systems

   University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

   Author : Haidi Andersson; [2023]
   Keywords : uneven-aged forestry; continuous cover forestry; CCF; clearcut; deadwood; RFM; even-aged forest; Net present value; Heureka;

   Abstract : Our forests are a natural resource which is needed for many purposes. Their importance and different values are expressed in the Swedish legislation, where production and environmental goals are set as equal. To many it is not sufficient, there has been a debate regarding how forests are managed and the practice of clear-cutting for decades. READ MORE