Search for dissertations about: "platform concept"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 184 swedish dissertations containing the words platform concept.

  2. 1. Product Platform Development. Managerial Issues in Manufacturing Firms

    Author : Niklas Sundgren; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; product platform development; platform characteristics; platform project; platform concept; managerial issues;

    Abstract : This thesis deals with product platform development - the development of a set of subsystems and interfaces that form a common structure from which a stream of derivative products can be efficiently developed and produced. A platform approach to product development can reduce lead time and product cost throughout a firm's internal value chain by reaping benefits from economies of scale. READ MORE

  4. 2. An inquiry into the nature and causes of digital platforms

    Author : Ted Saarikko; Katrin Jonsson; Jonny Holmström; Panos Constantinides; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Digital platform; platform strategy; platform development; stability; affordance theory; qualitative study; data- och systemvetenskap; computer and systems sciences;

    Abstract : While the shape and nature of platforms varies across different instances, they pursue common ambitions such as reduction of risk, complexity, or transaction costs. Although initially theorised in industrial contexts, subsequent theorising regarding platform development, platform ecosystems, and platform strategy has drawn upon studies of high-tech industries in general and IT-based platforms in particular. READ MORE

  5. 3. The Port Logistics Platform

    Author : Badi Almotairi; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

    Abstract : With the acceleration of global competition, the port industry was confronted withchallenges and opportunities at the same point in time. Challenges were seen in thecontext of the ongoing logistics-restructured environment, and how the port wouldbecome fledged with this vastly evolving market. READ MORE

  6. 4. Platform-Based Design - Design Rationale Aspects within the Configurable Component Concept

    Author : Stellan Gedell; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; design rationale; derivate designs; configurable components; set-based design; product model; re-use; platform-based design; function-means tree;

    Abstract : Competition, emanating from globalization and the continuing evolution in supplier chains, especially within the automotive industry, creates pressure on every phase of a design´s lifecycle to be more efficient. Requirements, which at least are perceived as conflicting, on one hand a low product price achieved by high volumes and economy of scale, and on the other hand the customers´ whish of individualized products, push for new approaches. READ MORE

  7. 5. Integrated Security Platform for Mobile Applications

    Author : Hao Zhao; Sead Muftic; Fisseha Mekuria; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Integrated Security Platform; UICC; security; mobile applications; Secure Mobile Wallet; Other information technology; Övrig informationsteknik; SRA - ICT; SRA - Informations- och kommunikationsteknik;

    Abstract : This report describes our concept, design and current implementation of theIntegrated Security Platform for mobile applications.The increasing use of mobile applications is the trend of mobile communicationtechnology. Under initiatives of ISO, ETSI, GSMA and other standardization bodies,mobile applications play more and more important role. READ MORE