Search for dissertations about: "competitive priorities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 swedish dissertations containing the words competitive priorities.

  2. 1. Critical Operations Capabilities for Competitive Manufacturing : A High-Cost Environment Perspective

    Author : Cinzia Sansone; Kerstin Johansen; Carin Rösiö; Dmitrij Slepniov; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; capabilities; priorities; high-cost environment; operations strategy;

    Abstract : Manufacturing companies operating in a high-cost environment are facing many challenges attempting to achieve a competitive advantage. These challenges have encouraged manufacturing companies to relocate their manufacturing operations from a high-cost to low-cost environment, creating issues for the western social welfare. READ MORE

  4. 2. Enhancing competitiveness in small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises - A study of the manufacturing situation of subcontractors in Sweden

    Author : Malin E S Löfving; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SMME; decision criteria; manufacturing system; competitive priorities;

    Abstract : It is increasingly important for all small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMMEs) to enhance competitiveness in this era of globalisation. To satisfy market requirements, SMMEs must have an understanding of manufacturing outputs as well as decisions made in manufacturing. READ MORE

  5. 3. Formulation of Automation Strategy in Manufacturing Systems : Developing a Methodology for Analysing and choosing Levels of Automation

    Author : Veronica Lindström; Christer Johansson; Mats Winroth; John Johansen; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; manufacturing strategy; levels of automation; task allocation; alignment; competitive priorities; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi;

    Abstract : In the global environment where industrial enterprises strive for competitiveness, the ability to adjust quickly to changing conditions is important. This global industrial context challenges the companies to develop new capabilities. READ MORE

  6. 4. Competition Law in Technology Transfer under the TRIPS Agreement - Implications for Developing Countries

    Author : Tu Nguyen; Juridiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; anti-competitive practices; competition law; compulsory licensing; developed countries; developing countries; excessive pricing; innovation; IPRs; IPR abuse; patent-antitrust-contract prism; refusal to license; technology transfer; TRIPS Agreement; WTO.;

    Abstract : The TRIPS Agreement allows WTO Members to enact and apply appropriate domestic competition law to address IPR-related anti-competitive practices. However, these flexibilities in the TRIPS Agreement do not provide any specific guidance for WTO Members. READ MORE

  7. 5. Externa integration and the need for manufacturing competence

    Author : Robin von Haartman; Lars Bengtsson; Mats Jackson; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Industrial organisation; administration and economics; Industriell organisation; administration och ekonomi;

    Abstract : For a number of years, manufacturers have increasingly focused on their perceived core competencies and outsourced activities not seen as such. In doing so there are an increasing number of competencies that fall outside the ‘core’ domain but are nonetheless required for effective product and process development. READ MORE