Search for dissertations about: "thesis on procurement"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 155 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on procurement.

2. 21. Life Cycle Thinking in Environmentally Preferable Procurement

   Author : Elisabeth Hochschorner; Göran Finnveden; Anna Björklund; Ann-Marie Tillman; KTH; []
   Keywords : Life Cycle Thinking; Life Cycle Assessment; Environmental Procurement; Life Cycle Costing; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : Products generate environmental impacts during their life cycle by consuming raw materials and energy, releasing emissions and producing waste. A procurement organisation can be a considerable driving force for more environmentally friendly products e.g. by requiring that products meet certain environmental criteria. READ MORE

4. 22. Exploring Public Procurement of Swedish Railway Infrastructure Maintenance

   Author : Jens Aldenlöv; Bjarne Bergquist; Tina Karrbom Gustavsson; Per Erik Eriksson; Henrik Eriksson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Public Procurement; Railway Maintenance; Supply Chain Management; Contract Design; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology Management;

   Abstract : In 2002, Sweden started to outsource its railway infrastructure maintenance. Through gradual exposure (i.e. outsourcing one contract area at a time), the Swedish Transport Administration has developed its competence of being a client towards its contractors. READ MORE

5. 23. Segmentation and differentiation in defence supply chain design : A dynamic purchasing portfolio model for defence procurement

   Author : Thomas Ekström; Per Hilletofth; Alastair Finlan; Per Skoglund; Lisa Ellram; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; purchasing portfolio model; segmentation and differentiation; segmentation model; supply chain strategy; military logistics; defence procurement; defence supply chain design; modified Delphi study; portföljmodell; segmentering och differentiering; segmenterings-modell; försörjningsstrategi; militär logistik; försvarsanskaffning; utformning av militära försörjningskedjor; modifierad Delphistudie; Krigsvetenskap; War Studies;

   Abstract : An important priority in the current Swedish Defence Bill is to increase the operational warfighting capability of the Swedish Armed Forces, which has implications for the defence supply chain. A recent study suggested that the Swedish Armed Forces should use segmentation of supplies and differentiation of supply chains to enable an affordable supply chain design (SCD). READ MORE

6. 24. Procurement Contracts, Innovation and Productivity in the Construction Sector : Five Studies

   Author : Lena Borg; Hans Lind; Han-Suck Song; Johan Nyström; Anne Landin; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Procurement Contracts; Innovation; Productivity; Construction Sector; Incentives; Entreprenadkontrakt; Innovationer; Produktivitet; Byggsektorn; Incitament; Fastigheter och byggande; Real Estate and Construction Management;

   Abstract : With its size, large number of actors, and its impact on everyday life, the construction sector plays an important role in every nation’s economy and in the improvement of the built environment. The recognition of this fact by the sector, in combination with the reputation for being conservative, problematic, having low productivity growth, and low pressure for change leads to a focus on different strategies that can be used to improve of the sector. READ MORE

7. 25. Consolidation in Humanitarian Logistics

   Author : Alain Vaillancourt; Hanken School of Economics; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; supply chain; humanitarian logistics; consolidation; kitting; procurement;

   Abstract : Major disasters, conflicts and poverty afflict many millions of people around the world. To address the needs of these people, humanitarian organizations deploy a vast array of resources supported by material, financial and information flows. READ MORE