Search for dissertations about: "business process improvement"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 85 swedish dissertations containing the words business process improvement.

2. 1. Improving Business Processes using Process-oriented Data Warehouse

   Author : Muhammad Khurram Shahzad; Paul Johannesson; Jelena Zdravkovic; Marite Kirikova; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; process analysis; business process improvement; goal-driven process improvement. process-oriented data warehouse; business-orientation of process warehouse; decision making; SRA - ICT; SRA - Informations- och kommunikationsteknik;

   Abstract : The Business Process Management (BPM) lifecycle consists of four phases: design and analysis, configuration, enactment, and evaluation - also known as performance analysis and improvement. Performance analysis and improvement of business processes, one of the core phases in the BPM life cycle, is becoming on top of the agenda for many enterprises. READ MORE

4. 2. Towards systematic improvement work in project-based organizations : An efficiency and effectiveness perspective

   Author : Erik Sundqvist; Diana Chronéer; Fredrik Backlund; Tina Karrbom Gustavsson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Project Management; Project-based organization; Efficiency; Effectiveness; Improvement; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology Management;

   Abstract : Project-based organizations (PBOs) have adopted projects as a primary tool for carrying out most of their operations. By doing so, the PBO operates mainly on two organizational levels, the project level and the organizational level. READ MORE

5. 3. Performance Improvement : a method to support performance improvement in industrial operations

   Author : Thomas Grünberg; Peter Gröndahl; Mats Jackson; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial organisation; administration and economics; Industriell organisation; administration och ekonomi;

   Abstract : The objective of this research was to: Develop and evaluate a method which supports performance improvement in industrial operations. This has been done through several case studies and literature research. The result is a scientifically evaluated Performance Improvement Method. READ MORE

6. 4. THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF PROCESS MANAGEMENT IN SMEs

   Author : Priscilla Navarro; Peter Cronemyr; Maria Huge-Brodin; Rickard Garvare; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Process management; Dynamic capabilities; Competitive advantage; SME; Environmental sustainability;

   Abstract : Literature indicates a greater use of process management in large companies than in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). SMEs are a major contributor to the global economy, and just like large companies, SMEs face challenges such as a need to respond promptly and effectively to their business environment, despite having limited resources. READ MORE

7. 5. Rule-Making in the Transnational Space : The Development of European Accreditation of Management Education

   Author : Tina Hedmo; Kerstin Sahlin-Andersson; Lars Engwall; Martin Marcussen; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Business studies; EQUIS; Accreditation; Management Education; Self-regulation; Re-institutionalisation; Quality regulation; Quality Standards; NGO; Europeanisation; Transnational; Företagsekonomi; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Business Studies; företagsekonomi;

   Abstract : The thesis deals with the emergence in the area of management education of a European accreditation system known as the European Quality Improvement System, or EQUIS, and with the subsequent spread if this system. Answers are sought as to why and how the system was launched, and why it made such an impact in Europe. READ MORE