Search for dissertations about: "Martin Kurdve"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Martin Kurdve.

  2. 1. Chemical Management Services from a Product Service System Perspective : Experiences of fluid management services from Volvo Group metalworking plants

    Author : Martin Kurdve; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses fluid management services (FMS) in metalworking industry and determines environmental and economic outcomes of FMS as compared to traditional, in-house, fluid management. Fluid management services, or as it is often called chemical management services (CMS), mean that the suppliers of chemicals are also involved in managing and maintaining the fluids in the use phase. READ MORE

  4. 2. Development of collaborative green lean production systems

    Author : Martin Kurdve; Wiktorsson Magnus; Thomas Lindhqvist; Jens von Axelson; Erik Sundin; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Operations management; Lean manufacturing; Sustainable production; Environmental management; Swedish manufacturing; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with development of lean and green production systems from an action research point of view. The studies focus on Swedish-based automotive and vehicle industries and their aims to integrate sustainable thinking and environmental care into their operations management. READ MORE

  5. 3. Lean Remanufacturing : Reducing Process Lead Time

    Author : Jelena Kurilova-Palisaitiene; Erik Sundin; Bozena Poksińska; Mats Björkman; Martin Kurdve; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Circular Economy; Lean Production; Toyota Production System; Value Stream Mapping; Remanufacturing Process Challenges and Improvements; Process Efficiency;

    Abstract : Remanufacturing is a product recovery option in which used products are brought back into useful life. While the remanufacturing industry stretches from heavy machinery to automotive parts, furniture, and IT sectors, it faces challenges. READ MORE

  6. 4. What’s in it for the Provider? : A Lifecycle-Focused Approach towards Designing for Value in Product-Service Systems

    Author : Johannes Matschewsky; Mattias Lindahl; Tomohiko Sakao; Martin Kurdve; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Integrated Product Service Offerings; Engineering Design; Value Driven Design; Evaluation; Design Methods; Provider Value; Key Performance Indicators; PSS; ;

    Abstract : Combining products and services into Product-Service Systems (PSS), which are often owned and even operated by the company offering them, is seen as an important element of conducting more sustainable business. The prospective environmental benefits of PSS lie mainly in the improved resource- and operational efficiency. READ MORE

  7. 5. Towards a Learning Process for Ad hoc Engineering Change Teams

    Author : Peter Sjögren; Björn Fagerström; Martin Kurdve; Monica Bellgran; Claudia Eckert; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : Engineering changes disrupt plans, can affect technical solutions negatively, and put project organisations under strain. However, engineering changes are a crucial part of the design process and a prerequisite in adapting to a dynamic project environment. READ MORE