Search for dissertations about: "Sophie Hallstedt"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Sophie Hallstedt.

  2. 1. A Foundation for Sustainable Product Development

    Author : Sophie Hallstedt; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; backcasting; decision processes; ecodesign; integrated; product development; sustainability principles; sustainable product development; strategic sustainable development;

    Abstract : Product development is a particularly critical intervention point for the transformation of society towards sustainability. Current socio-ecological impacts over product life-cycles are evidence that current practices are insufficient. READ MORE

  4. 2. Integrating sustainability into concept selection decision-making

    Author : Rachael Gould; Marco Bertoni; Sophie Hallstedt; Ola Isaksson; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Sustainable product development; decision-making; concept selection;

    Abstract : The audience for this research is fellow researchers and others helping product developers to start including sustainability when they are selecting product concepts.The aims of the research were to understand the needs of product developers integrating sustainability into concept selection and what might be done to help them. READ MORE

  5. 3. The missing pillar: exploring social sustainability in product development

    Author : Patricia Lagun Mesquita; Göran Broman; Sophie Hallstedt; Martin Svensson; Cecilia Berlin; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; strategic sustainable development; social sustainability; sustainable product development; social lifecycle assessment; social sustainability criteria;

    Abstract : Companies are increasingly pressed to consider sustainability aspects when making decisions during product development. However, the methodological support for doing so is immature. The immaturity is particularly pronounced regarding the social dimension (or pillar) of sustainability and regarding strategic sustainability considerations. READ MORE

  6. 4. The social dimension of sustainable product development

    Author : Patricia Lagun Mesquita; Göran Broman; Sophie Hallstedt; Martin Svensson; Fabrizio Ceschin; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social sustainability; corporate sustainability; sustainable product development; strategic sustainable development; Strategic Sustainable Development; Strategisk hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : Product development can play a key role in society’s transition toward sustainability. However, methodological support for this is immature, particularly regarding the social dimension, and as it remains largely unclear among companies what social sustainability means, it is hard for them to assess how they and their products contribute to a socially sustainable society or not. READ MORE

  7. 5. Improving Design for Remanufacturing Though Feedback from Remanufacturing to Design

    Author : Louise Lindkvist Haziri; Erik Sundin; Tomohiko Sakao; Mats Björkman; Sophie Hallstedt; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Circular Economy; Remanufacturing; Design for remanufacturing; Feedback;

    Abstract : The high demand for products in our society makes manufacturing, and the treatment of products throughout the product life cycle, crucial as it adds to the total environmental impact of a product. Initiatives such as the circular economy promote economic growth while not increasing environmental impacts. READ MORE