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1. Exploring Tampering : Towards an Understanding of Why Improvement Efforts Sometimes Fail
Abstract : Ever-increasing competition together with increasing and changing customer demands place high demands on organisations to maintain and improve their current products and services while also developing and renewing their offerings. However, research claims that many improvement efforts carried out in organisations fail. READ MORE
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2. A model of contextual factors and inter-organizational integration : A Ground Theory study of two supply chains
Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to understanding of the effect of organizational context on supply chain integration. One result is a context- based model that can provide support for practitioners regarding what level of integration to establish with suppliers and customers. READ MORE
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3. Public Private Business Models for Defence Acquisition - A Multiple Case Study of Defence Acquisition Projects in the UK
Abstract : Since the ending of the Cold War, the defence sector, particularly the areas of military logistics and defence acquisition, has been undergoing a comprehensive transformation. There are several factors that explain this transformation: changes in defence and security policies for nations and organisations; reductions in defence expenditure; participation in Peace Support Operations; Lessons Learned from these operations, especially in the area of logistics; revolutionary development in the area of Information and Communication Technology; emergence of novel Commercial Best Practises in the areas of business and business logistics; and changes in the legislation regarding the conduct of public procurement in Europe. READ MORE
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4. Security in Physical Distribution Networks - A Survey Study of Swedish Transport Operators
Abstract : The objective of this study is to understand what factors influence the security of physical distribution networks. Thereafter it aims to bring to light what security measures exist today to enhance security and finally how to determine the profitability of security investments. READ MORE
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5. Coordinated Multi-Stage Inventory Systems with Stochastic Demand
Abstract : This thesis is based on six scientific papers providing different methods for coordinated inventory control in supply chains. The main focus is on supply chains in connection with distribution of products to customers. Two different problem areas are considered. READ MORE