Search for dissertations about: "platform project"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 140 swedish dissertations containing the words platform project.

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. Considering Engineering Change Management in Project Realisation : The Case of Offshore Platform Projects

   Author : Peter Sjögren; Monica Bellgran; Björn Fagerström; Tommy Olin; Mälardalens högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY;

   Abstract : Offshore wind converter platforms are complex installations that increase the competitiveness of offshore wind as an energy source. Prior research in the field of offshore platform project execution has focused on early project phases and planning as means to increase project reliability. READ MORE

5. 3. Work Liminality and Liminality Competence : a study of mobile project workers

   Author : Elisabeth Borg; Jonas Söderlund; Karin Bredin; Eskil Ekstedt; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Liminality; Work liminality; Mobile Project Workers; Technical consultants; Project-Based Work; Competence;

   Abstract : This thesis is about people engaged in project-based work, a work context that is becoming increasingly common since more and more firms are relying on project-based forms of organization. More specifically, the thesis deals with a specific condition arising in projectbased work, namely that of ‘work liminality’. READ MORE

6. 4. Mobile Computing and Project Communication : - mixing oil and water?

   Author : Alexander Löfgren; Örjan Wikforss; Per Andersson; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Mobile computing; Project communication; Construction; Implementation; Usefulness; Industrial organisation; administration and economics; Industriell organisation; administration och ekonomi;

   Abstract : The use of mobile and wireless Information and Communication Technology (ICT) tools in geographically distributed project organizations appears to be an appropriate application of new technical capabilities in an existing business environment. But to successfully introduce and adopt a suitable mobile ICT-based project communication platform in an existing operational setting involves a complex framework of socio-technical issues that have to be considered. READ MORE

7. 5. A product platform approach to support the design phase of industrialised house building : A framework conceptualisation when using mixed production strategies

   Author : Shamnath Thajudeen; Fredrik Elgh; Martin Lennartsson; Helena Lidelöw; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrialised house building; product platform; design platform; engineer-to-order; design for manufacturing and assembly; Industriellt husbyggande; produktplattform; designplattformar; engineer-to-order; design för tillverkning och montering;

   Abstract : The ability to offer unique solutions that meet customer demands has been considered a competitive advantage in the industrialised house building (IHB) industry. However, IHB companies are struggling due to varying customer needs and the simultaneous need to fulfil legal regulations, market demands, and production constraints. READ MORE