Search for dissertations about: "Procurement"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 170 swedish dissertations containing the word Procurement.

  2. 21. 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

  4. 22. Traceability in Healthcare Innovation Maintaining the Relations Between Needs and Solutions

    Author : Madelene Larsson; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Traceability; Usability; Needfinding; Requirements; Healthcare; E-health; Interaction design; Development; Innovation; Procurement;

    Abstract : Healthcare is an important arena for improvement and innovation by the use of e-health solutions. But many obstacles exist, such as insufficiency in interoperability and usability. One reason for this problematic situation is that the development process has been inadequate. Swedish healthcare serves under regulations for public procurement. READ MORE

  5. 23. 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

  6. 24. Essays on Auctions

    Author : Robin Rander; Nationalekonomiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Auctions; Bidding; Bayesian equilibrium; Procurement; Game theory;

    Abstract : The thesis is concerned with topics relating to auctions and competitive bidding. In the first chapter, the case of a procurement situation where multiple producers compete in price and quality, but are unable to commit to quality, is treated in a scoring auction context. READ MORE

  7. 25. Technical and contractual aspects in winter highway and railway operation and maintenance : a survey of current technical systems and contract forms in Sweden

    Author : Adel Hirmand Abdi; Björn Birgisson; Rolf Magnusson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; climatology; macroclimate; microclimate; pavement structure; pavement design; roughness; IRI; friction; friction measurement; friction devices; IFI; road grip; winter tyres; studded and non-studded tyres; winter maintenance; winter operation; road climate; RWISS; MDSS; contract theory; contract; contract types; construction contract; maintenance contract; procurement; payment forms; remuneration forms; partnering; Other civil engineering and architecture; Övrig samhällsbyggnadsteknik och arkitektur;

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