Search for dissertations about: "formulating strategy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words formulating strategy.

2. 1. Management control and strategy : a case study of pharmaceutical drug development

   Author : Fredrika Berglund; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Management control systems; Tight control; Loose control; Interactive control; Diagnostic control; Budget; Portfolio management; Project management; Goals and Objectives systems; Business strategy; Research Development; Pharmaceutical; Computer science; Datavetenskap; Economic Information Systems; Ekonomiska informationssystem;

   Abstract : How are formal management controls designed and used in research & development (R&D)? The purpose of this study is to explain how such systems are designed and used in formulating and implementing strategies in a pharmaceutical product development organisation. The study uses a contingency approach to investigate how the control system is adjusted to the business strategy of the firm. READ MORE

4. 2. 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

5. 3. Logistics Strategy for Building Contractors : CONTEXT, CONTENT, AND PROCESS

   Author : Petter Haglund; Martin Rudberg; Ahmet Anil Sezer; Dan Engström; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

   Abstract : A logistics strategy is at the foundation of how a company manages the flow of resources in the supply chain. It ensures that the logistics function of a company contributes to fulfilling strategic goals. READ MORE

6. 4. Maintenance strategy for a railway infrastructure in a regulated environment

   Author : Ulla Espling; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Drift och underhållsteknik; Operation and Maintenance;

   Abstract : The operation and maintenance of railway infrastructure is complex, strictly regulated by government legislation, and must be working in close cooperation with all the stakeholders including customers involved, in order to avoid sub optimization. The business configuration of the Swedish Railway system makes it very difficult to optimize the entire railway operation, as many times its stakeholders have conflicting demands. READ MORE

7. 5. Developing tools for sustainability management in the graphic arts industry

   Author : Maria Enroth; Nils Enlund; Ulf Lindqvist; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; graphic arts industry; printing industry; environmental management; sustainability strategy; environmental indicators; design for environment; eco-design.; Industrial engineering and economy; Industriell teknik och ekonomi; Environmental engineering; Miljöteknik;

   Abstract : The main aim of this thesis is to develop and test industry-specific, applied work procedures and tools for environmental and emerging sustainability work in the graphic arts industry. This includes methods to quantify, follow-up, evaluate, manage, improve and communicate the environmental performance of activities in the graphic arts supply chain and printed products. READ MORE