Search for dissertations about: "car industry"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 115 swedish dissertations containing the words car industry.

  2. 1. Car distribution organization : strategic issues in four configurations

    Author : Anders Parment; Björn Axelsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : car industry; distribution; competition; brands; coordination; strategic issues; distribution chains; lean distribution; retail geography; market knowledge; bilmarknaden; distribution; personbilar; marknadsföring; köpbeteende; varumärke; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : This study is concerned with car distribution organization, a context characterized by overcapacity, intense competition, and manufacturers heavily focusing on brands. In the study, different distribution solutions are investigated through applying a framework of four strategic issues. READ MORE

  4. 2. Ergonomics in car disassembly industry on the edge of major rationalizations

    Author : Karolina Kazmierczak; Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; disassembly production systems; mechanical exposures; car disassembly industry; rationalizations; ergonomics;

    Abstract : A new EU directive on used vehicles has recently been introduced. It demands that for every scrapped car, at least 85% by weight must be recycled by the year 2006 and 95% by 2015. Today this level is about 80%. The growing car disassembly industry was chosen as the study object of this thesis. READ MORE

  5. 3. Passenger Car Wheel Aerodynamics

    Author : Christoffer Landström; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; CFD; tyres; wind tunnel; Passenger car aerodynamics; ground simulation; wheel rotation; drag; wheels;

    Abstract : Current and future requirements for efficiency force the automotive industry to consider all aspects of reducing the energy consumption of road going vehicles. An important aspect of reducing fuel consumption is reduced aerodynamic drag, which at highway cruising speeds is dominating the total drag force for both cars and heavy goods vehicles. READ MORE

  6. 4. Miljörörelsen, Volvo och bilismen : en jämförande studie med inriktning på social och teknisk förändring av hur tre svenska miljöorganisationer vill lösa bilismens miljöproblem och hur biltillverkaren Volvo vill lösa dem

    Author : Bo Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; human ecology; science and technology studies; the social construction of technological systems SCOT ; constructive technology assessment CTA ; car industry; truck industry; Volvo; environmental organizations; automobile; environmental impact; comparative studies;

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  7. 5. Driving under the Influence Strategic Trade Policy and Market Integration in the European Car Industry

    Author : Jan Andera; Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social and economic history; European market; Automobile industry; Law of One Price; Trade policy; Market Integration; Ekonomisk och social historia;

    Abstract : State policy intervention in the economy has been a ubiquitous phenomenon in history. Varying in form and intensity, it has had a profound impact on trade, welfare, international relations, and political and economic thinking. This thesis provides an inclusive analysis of policy action in the European car industry. READ MORE