Search for dissertations about: "cross functional teams"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words cross functional teams.

2. 1. On the use of Visual planning in teams -Exploring sticky notes in product development

   Author : Björn Söderberg; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; project; product development; teams; cross-functional; Visual planning;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates Visual planning, a method used in teams for planning and controlling product development projects. Cross-functional teams have shown to be effective at accelerating product development, but also make it difficult to coordinate the work and puts high demands on communication and knowledge exchange. READ MORE

4. 2. Mechatronics engineering : New requirements on cross-functional integration

   Author : Niklas Adamsson; Margareta Norell Bergendahl; Eva Lovén; KTH; []
   Keywords : Mechatronics engineering; product development; multidisciplinary teamwork; organizational integration; cooperation; TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIKVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : Several industrial sectors experience an increased reliance on mechatronic systems as electronics and software are being embedded into the traditional mechanical systems of these industries. Important challenges within mechatronics engineering comes from management of multi-disciplinary development project teams and the highly complex scope of problems, which in turn require extensive coordination and integration, both in terms of technical and organisational matters. READ MORE

5. 3. Innovation Enablers and Their Importance for Innovation Teams

   Author : Mikael Johnsson; Tobias Larsson; Monica Bordegoni; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Innovation team; Innovation group; Cross-functional; Multi-funtional; Innovation enabler; Innovation process; Group development; Facilitator; Competence;

   Abstract : The aim of this research is to develop an understanding of factors that enable innovation teams to conduct agile innovation work in an industrial context. The background and reason for this research are not only that innovation is necessary for companies that want to stay in business, but also that these companies need to increase the speed of their innovation work to stay competitive. READ MORE

6. 4. Senior Management Lean Practice : A Team-Based Approach to Facilitate Learning

   Author : Jonas Renström; Lars Bengtsson; Camilla Niss; Jörgen Eklund; Anders Fundin; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Lean; leadership; management; cross-functional teams; senior managers; Lean implementation; Lean; ledarskap; management; tvärfunktionella grupper; senior ledning; Lean implementation; Technology and Health; Teknik och hälsa;

   Abstract : In order to improve organizational performance, organizations within both production and servicesectors keep turning to the Lean concept with hopes of finding a productive approach to theirchallenges. This tendency appears to remain in spite of reports indicating that the Lean concept isfar from easy to develop, implement and sustain. READ MORE

7. 5. A lightweight knowledge sharing approach for product-service systems development

   Author : Koteshwar Chirumalla; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Funktionella produkter; Functional Product Development;

   Abstract : The move towards offering product-service systems (PSS) requires the involvement of stakeholders from heterogeneous functions or companies with knowledge of the different stages of the life cycle. This challenges the way in which organizations create, share, and manage knowledge across functional and corporate boundaries. READ MORE