Search for dissertations about: "manufacturing SMEs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 swedish dissertations containing the words manufacturing SMEs.

  2. 1. Manufacturing strategy formulation in small and medium-sized enterprises

    Author : Malin E S Löfving; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Manufacturing strategy; formulation; SMEs; manufacturing strategy process;

    Abstract : Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of any national economy and key drivers for economic growth. To sustain their competitiveness, it is essential that SMEs take advantage of their capabilities and support market requirements. This research encourages an increased focus on work with manufacturing strategies in SMEs. READ MORE

  4. 2. A comprehensive framework for the adoption of techno-relationship innovations : Empirical evidence from eCRM in manufacturing SMEs

    Author : Kittipong Sophonthummapharn; George Tesar; Gert-Olof Boström; Tom Bramorski; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Techno-relationship innovations; Key Infulential Factors; e-business; Internet marketing; adoption model; electronic Customer Relationship Management eCRM ; determinant factors; research framework; manufacturing SMEs; Thailand; Business and economics; Ekonomi;

    Abstract : Information Technology (IT) plays a significant role in today business competition. A prominent role is that it helps a firm to manage relationships with customers effectively. Adoption of appropriate technology can lead the firm to greater business competency, improve its business performance, and ensure it retains its competitive advantages. READ MORE

  5. 3. Organisational ambidexterity in practice : a study of managerial work in manufacturing SMEs

    Author : Kristina Sollander; Joakim Wikner; Annika Engström; Nina Edh Mirzaei; Kamilla Kohn Rådberg; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Organisational ambidexterity; Manufacturing SMEs; Managerial work; Organisatorisk ambidexteritet; Tillverkande små till medelstora företag; Ledningsarbete;

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  6. 4. Unplanned managerial work : A driver for knowledge creation and innovation capabilities in manufacturing SMEs

    Author : Kristina Sollander; Annika Engström; Nina Edh Mirzaei; Joakim Wikner; Andreas Wallo; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Managerial Work; Manufacturing SMEs; Knowledge Creation; Innovation Capabilities; Ledningsarbete; Tillverkande SMF; Lärande; Innovationsförmåga;

    Abstract : Manufacturing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are important as they contribute to economic growth, employment opportunities and social integration. Their innovation capability is central to strengthening competitiveness, adaptability, and developing new sustainable solutions. READ MORE

  7. 5. Communicating performance measures : Supporting continuous improvement in manufacturing companies

    Author : Carina Larsson; Mattias Strand; Anne Persson; Anna Syberfeldt; Mats Winroth; Högskolan i Skövde; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Communication; performance measures; manufacturing; continuous improvement; Production and Automation Engineering; Produktion och automatiseringsteknik;

    Abstract : Manufacturing enterprises are a key driver of economic growth (Eurostat, 2016). Implementing continuous improvement (CI) is commonly used to increase competitiveness (Hyland et al., 2007), but despite the well-known theory of CI, many manufacturing companies fail in implementing it (Bhasin, 2012; Nordin et al., 2012; Tiwari et al. READ MORE