Essays about: "sustainment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word sustainment.

  1. 1. Cascading Effects of Floods – An evaluation of the flood risk maps and management plans produced by the County Administrative Boards

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

    Author : Frida Kronquist; [2021]
    Keywords : Vital societal function; flood; EU Floods Directive; Sweden; Ordinance of Flood Risk; cascading effects; indirect consequences; County Administrative Board.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Flood is the most common natural disaster globally, affecting human health and assets. The work with the Swedish ordinance of flood risk is connected to the sustainment of vital societal functions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustaining Shadows : A Theory of Special Operations Logistics For Unconventional Warfare

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Daniel Vendel; [2021]
    Keywords : special operations; unconventional Warfare; military logistics; sustainment; Kress;

    Abstract : Smaller states face conventional force strength asymmetry against larger states like Russia and, it is in their interest to find ways to mount an effective and multifaceted resistance. Being able to sustain operations on occupied territory against an occupying force could be one of these ways. READ MORE

  4. 3. Making obsolescence obsolete - A practical study of obsolescence management theory in the context of a truck OEM

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Andreas Janson; Jonatan Norman; [2020-07-22]
    Keywords : disruption; disruptive innovation; disruptive technologies; obsolescence; obsolescence management; truck OEM; trucking industry;

    Abstract : Truck manufacturers are facing unprecedented technological disruptions from electrification, digitalization and automation. When disrupted, sustainment-dominated industries such as the trucking industry, face increased risks of component and system obsolescence, which might lead to skyrocketing costs and diminishing aftermarket service. READ MORE

  5. 4. A revisiting of African integration: economic growth through self-sustainment?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Enzo Boccara; [2020]
    Keywords : Africa; Intra-regional Trade; Export Diversification; Economic Growth; Regional Economic Communities; AfCFTA.; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : African exports that end up in other African countries today is less than 20%, a low value compared to that of Europe, Asia and America, all above 50%. However, these intra-African exports are more diversified than African exports reaching other continents. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Systematic Approach to Analyze Industrial Clusters : A Case Study of The Iceland Ocean Cluster

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

    Author : Nikki Den Hollander; Thorkell V. Thorsteinsson; [2020]
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    Abstract : Regional industries see a trend of agglomeration of firms in concentrated economic areas. Firms in these regions convene and form a cluster with a wide array of intensive collaborations between the individual actors. The result is the enhancement of a variety of aspects in the region such as innovation, and entrepreneurial activities and attitudes. READ MORE