Search for dissertations about: "internal integration"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 184 swedish dissertations containing the words internal integration.

  2. 1. Knowledge integration with customers in collaborative product development project

    Author : Mohammad H. Eslami; Nicolette Lakemond; Christian Berggren; Lars Bengtsson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Product development; knowledge integration; customer collaboration; technical capability; locus of initiative; internal integration; business and economic; product development; innovation management; business administration;

    Abstract : Driven by rapid technological developments, greater customer expectations, and increased product complexity,product development processes increasingly rely on the integration of dispersed specialist knowledge.Consequently, many industrial firms are changing the way they approach product development. READ MORE

  4. 2. On understanding of external and internal integration in supply chains : challenges and evaluation

    Author : Hana Hulthén; Dag Näslund; Andreas Norrman; Patrik Jonsson; Teknisk logistik; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Supply chain integration; contextual factors; sales and operations planning process; S OP process; performance measures; Logistics; Logistik; Supply Chain Integration; contextual factors; Sales and Operations planning process; S OP process; Performance measures;

    Abstract : Benefits of implementing Supply Chain Integration (SCI) are acknowledged in existing integration literature. Integration extending beyond functional silos and firm boundaries is expected to provide value for customers in terms of higher quality, improved service level, and reduced costs. READ MORE

  5. 3. Quality and Ergonomics : towards successful integration

    Author : Jan R.C. Axelsson; Pascale Carayon; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : The understanding and practice of ergonomics, built on the knowledge of human characteristics, abilities and needs, plays a fundamental role in satisfying people - whether they are labelled customers, users or workers. In this context ergonomics and quality can be regarded as overall approaches, as philosophies taking account of people in the way things are designed and organised. READ MORE

  6. 4. A model of contextual factors and inter-organizational integration : A Ground Theory study of two supply chains

    Author : Hana Hulthén; Dag Näslund; Helena Forslund; Teknisk logistik; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Inter-organizational integration; contingency theory; grounded theory; contextual factors; Logistics; Logistik; Logistics; Logistik; supply chain integration; inter-organizational integration; structural contingency theory; grounded theory; contextual factors; fit;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to understanding of the effect of organizational context on supply chain integration. One result is a context- based model that can provide support for practitioners regarding what level of integration to establish with suppliers and customers. READ MORE

  7. 5. Software Systems In-House Integration : Observations and Guidelines Concerning Architecture and Process

    Author : Rikard Land; Ivica Crnkovic; Christer Norström; Christine Hofmeister; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Architectural Compatibility; Software Architecture; Software Integration; Software Merge; Software Processes; Strategic Decisions; Computer science; Datalogi; Datavetenskap;

    Abstract : Software evolution is a crucial activity for software organizations. A specifc type of software evolution is the integration of previously isolated systems. The need for integration is often a consequence of different organizational changes, including merging of previously separate organizations. READ MORE