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1. Implementing Life Cycle Assessment in the Product Development Process : Creating a simplified LCA-tool to support decision making and implement sustainability as a design parameter
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknikAbstract : Design is described as the main factor influencing a product's sustainability, and with industrial growth, global interest in sustainability issues has also increased. Furthermore, the design process is an important part when companies are to reduce climate impact of their products, and that the demand for more environmentally friendly products is increasing. READ MORE
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2. Identifying the product deletion decision-making process at a large multinational company
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknikAbstract : Date: 2023-06-04 Title: Identifying the product deletion decision-making process at a large multinational company Level: Master thesis in Industrial Engineering and Management, Product and Process development - 30 ECTS Institution: School of Innovation Design and Engineering, Mälardalen University Authors: Alan Abdulrahman & Johan Glenne Tutor: Angelina Sundström Keywords: Product deletion process; Product deletion decision-making; Product portfolio management - product deletion Aim: The purpose of this study is to identify how a large multinational company is managing its product portfolios, specifically how they conduct product deletion, and examine to what extent those decisions are influenced by external actors Research question: How does a large multinational company manage its product deletion decision-making and what role do external actors’ influences play? Methodology: This study is qualitative and utilizes an abductive approach where a theoretical framework has been created based on gatherings from a literature study combined with the empirical results based on five semi-structured interviews conducted with both local and global product managers at a large multinational company. Conclusion: This study has successfully identified how a large multinational company works with product deletion decision-making. READ MORE
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3. Cultural Diversity Management, Inclusion and its Relationship to Innovation Performance in the German Automotive Industry: A Comparative Case Study.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to investigate the influence of inclusion on the relationship between cultural diversity and innovation performance in the context of unit orientation in the German automotive industry. A distinction is made between operational and innovative units. READ MORE
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4. Standardization of a modular on-trackgantry system
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för maskinteknikAbstract : This thesis is an investigation of how a modular on-track gantry system intendedfor arc-welding robots can be standardized by using the existing product portfolio ofon-track gantry systems of a company.The company in this thesis have chosen to be anonymous, and will be referred toas the company. READ MORE
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5. Consumer Value Generation in Circular Business Models
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This thesis focuses on the consumer value generation within circular business models (CBMs). With the aim of exploring the practical tendencies of value generation for consumers, the thesis takes on a qualitative multiple case study approach. READ MORE
