Search for dissertations about: "manufacturing firms"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 180 swedish dissertations containing the words manufacturing firms.
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1. Manufacturing capabilities : expendable commodities or catalysts for effective supply chain management
Abstract : Many large companies have for a long time been very successful in their industries by combining leading edge R&D and marketing with strong internal manufacturing capabilities. An alternative model is now getting increased attention, where R&D and marketing is conducted internally and manufacturing performed by outsourcing partners. READ MORE
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2. Service Orientation in Manufacturing Firms : Understanding Challenges with Service Business Logic
Abstract : Globalisation and competition from low-cost countries has pushed manufacturing firms towards offering services to remain competitive. However, increasing the service orientation of a manufacturing firm to find new ways of value (co-)creation has presented several challenges, such as the fact that services do not provide the expected revenues, and resistance from both the sales force and from customers towards services. READ MORE
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3. Exploring non-functional requirements in Digital Product-Service System design : Challenges for manufacturing firms
Abstract : The increased sophistication of customer needs pushes manufacturers toward integrated offerings where physical products and intangible services collaboratively generate value, also known as Product-Service Systems (PSS). This shifts the focal point from product performance to overall system functionality. READ MORE
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4. Managing contexts for innovation and renewal : Strategies of incumbent firms in traditional manufacturing industries
Abstract : Innovation is important for established firms (i.e., incumbents) in traditional manufacturing industries (TMIs) to continuously survive and thrive. While internal factors often receive attention, different factors external to these firms enable and hinder the creation and realisation of novel products and processes. READ MORE
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5. A comparative cost analysis of conventional wrought steel and powder metallurgy (PM) gear manufacturing technologies
Abstract : The transportation industry landscape is going through a massive transformation due to trends such as autonomous and electrified vehicles. The electrification trend has already started to display its ample influence on the automotive industry. READ MORE