Search for dissertations about: "Business Excellence"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 26 swedish dissertations containing the words Business Excellence.

  2. 16. Models and meaning : on management models and systems of meaning when implementing change

    Author : Jacob Hallencreutz; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology and Management;

    Abstract : Change has become a vital business partner for many organizations. Survival of most organizations depends on their ability to implement adequate changes to support the organization. This thesis deals with questions about measurement systems, process based system models and organizational change with a specific focus on implementation challenges. READ MORE

  4. 17. 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

  5. 18. Measurements of efficiency in a supply chain

    Author : Annelie Pettersson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Logistics; Industriell logistik;

    Abstract : This licentiate thesis addresses the topic of measurements in the Supply chain and specifically measurements of Supply chain efficiency. This thesis has the following objectives:- To present ways of measuring performance of the Supply chain.- To present ways of measuring cost in the Supply chain. READ MORE

  6. 19. Creating customer value in commercial experiences

    Author : Maria Eriksson; Håkan Wiklund; Pia Sandvik Wiklund; Rickard Garvare; Mittuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Commercial Experience; Customer Value; Customer Expectations; Customer Satisfaction; Total Quality Management; TQM; Kommersiella upplevelser; Kundvärde; Kundförväntningar; Kundnöjdhet; Offensiv kvalitetsutveckling; TQM; Other industrial engineering and economics; Övrig industriell teknik och ekonomi;

    Abstract : There is a type of business offering gaining much attention, both in the media and in financial figures, which provides the customer with something extra, something to be remembered. This offering is a commercial experience. READ MORE

  7. 20. Process management and sustainable development in a quality perspective : implementation and measurement related to small and medium sized enterprises

    Author : Rickard Garvare; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology and Management;

    Abstract : This thesis aims at contributing to increased knowledge regarding sustainable competitive performance of small and medium sized enterprises in harmony with nature and society. The overall purpose has been specified in the following three parts: to explore implementation of statistically designed experiments, to describe experiences of introducing process management, and to contribute to the development of a conceptual framework for integration of business excellence and sustainable development, all with a focus on small and medium sized enterprises. READ MORE