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2. 1. Information Technology Outsourcing in Large Companies in Sweden : A Perspective on Risks, Relationships and Success Factors

   Author : Georg Hodosi; Lazar Rusu; Björn Johansson; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; IT outsourcing; risk factors; important factors; ITO relationships; success factors; transaction cost theory; IT outsourcing decision makers; design science research; survey research; large companies; private companies; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates large private companies in Sweden that have outsourced their information technology (IT). A considerable proportion of IT outsourcing (ITO) is unsuccessful. READ MORE

4. 2. Heterogeneity in the level and handling of the Liability of Newness : Female and immigrant entrepreneurs’ need for and use of business advisory service

   Author : Anna Kremel; Ulf Andersson; Anders Lundström; Peter Dahlin; Dan Hjalmarsson; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Entrepreneurship; Business advisory service; female and male entrepreneurs; immigrant entrepreneurs; industriell ekonomi och organisation; Industrial Economics and Organisations;

   Abstract : In the start-up entrepreneurs face the Liability of Newness when problems and challenges often threaten business survival. Business advisory service, provided by public and private supplier contacts, can offer important knowledge and information, accompanied by various forms of assistance, and thereby decrease the entrepreneurs’ risk of failure and reduce their Liability of Newness. READ MORE

5. 3. Defining Gaps in Lean : Increasing the ability to solve problems in a production system

   Author : Christer Osterman; Anders Fundin; Jonas A Ingvaldsen; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

   Abstract : In recent decades, Lean has grown in popularity and has spread around the world. Despite its popularity, many companies and organizations report difficulties, and the success rate is low. Lean is presented as a simple, holistic concept. Lean has been studied by many researchers from different perspectives. READ MORE

6. 4. Planning production and supply chain in energy intensive process industries

   Author : Martin Waldemarsson; Helene Lidestam; Martin Rudberg; Magnus Karlsson; Sophie D'Amours; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Process industry; Energy-intensive production processes; Energy system; Energy management; Production planning; Supply chain planning; Case studies; Mixed Integer Linear Programming; Modelling; Specialty chemicals; Pulp; Steel;

   Abstract : To make a difference among the energy intensive process industries, this dissertation addresses production planning and supply chain planning problems related to industrial energy management issues. The energy issue is turning more and more important from different angles, involving price as well as environmental problems due to climate change leading to political pressure on all energy users. READ MORE

7. 5. Implementation of Flexible Automatic Assembly in Small Companies : Flexibility and Process demands

   Author : Roger Johansson; Högskolan Dalarna; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Assembly automation; Flexibility; Modularity;

   Abstract : This thesis has its focus within Flexible Automatic Assembly (FAA) systems and its implementation in small companies. The small companies are an important part of a country’s industry and economy. The need for the small company to increase the technology level, in order to be competitive in a global market as a supplier, is evident. READ MORE