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Showing result 21 - 25 of 136 swedish dissertations containing the words manufacturing sector.

2. 21. Safety Politics and Risk Perceptions in Malaysian Industry

   Author : Arne Wangel; Sociologi; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Malaysia; metal industries; manufacturing sector; working environment; safety politics; risk perceptions; occupational safety and health; labour process; labour-management relations; Sociology of work; industrial relations; South-East Asia; Sociology of labour; sociology of enterprise; Arbetslivssociologi; företagssociologi;

   Abstract : The thesis concerns risk and safety in manufacturing companies in a developing country. Risk and safety is viewed as integral to the social relations between management and labour. The Malaysian case presents a historical conjuncture of this conflict theme, which is very different from that of its Western genesis. READ MORE

4. 22. Product Introduction in Low-volume Manufacturing : from an Information Quality Perspective

   Author : Siavash Javadi; Koteshwar Chirumalla; Jessica Bruch; Anna Öhrwall Rönnbäck; Mälardalens universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : Manufacturing companies must continually innovate and introduce new products to compete globally, relying on a well-executed product introduction process for success. This involves a successful transition from design to production, ensuring alignment between product and production systems. READ MORE

5. 23. Outsourcing in the Wood Product Manufacturing Sector A Combined Customer and Supplier Perspective

   Author : Daniel Nordigården; Staffan Brege; Jakob Rehme; Dan Andersson; Lars Bengtsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Outsourcing; driving forces; forward integration; supplier value-adding strategies; parallel production; wood products and sawmills; Industrial organisation; administration and economics; Industriell organisation; administration och ekonomi;

   Abstract : Outsourcing can be defined as transferring an activity from internal to external control. This thesis studies outsourcing in the wood product manufacturing (WPM) sector from both a customer and supplier perspective. READ MORE

6. 24. Integrating Digital Transformation and Sustainability in Manufacturing : The Role of Small Technology Solution Providers

   Author : Hossein Rahnama; Anna Rönnbäck Öhrwall; Seyoum Eshetu Birkie; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Collaboration; digital transformation; sustainability; technology solution providers; SME; Produktinnovation; Product Innovation;

   Abstract : This study focuses on the role of small technology solution providers (TSPs) in supporting digital transformation and sustainability in the manufacturing sector. It explores the challenges and opportunities of developing and adopting tailor-made technology solutions for sustainable production and the role of TSPs in the design, development, and implementation of such solutions in value constellations. READ MORE

7. 25. Integrated Solutions in the Capital Goods Sector : Exploring innovation, service and network perspectives

   Author : Charlotta Windahl; Christian Berggren; Nicolette Lakemond Ebbers; Andrew Davies; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Integrated solutions; Innovation; Capital goods; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

   Abstract : With varying degrees of success, a number of firms in the capital goods sector are experimenting with different ‘integrated solutions’ initiatives. Integrated solutions include product innovations which enable increased process control that allows the optimisation of the customers’ processes, as well as business innovations which change the firms’ business models and customer approach. READ MORE