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  2. 1. Process management and sustainable development in a quality perspective : implementation and measurement related to small and medium sized enterprises

    Author : Rickard Garvare; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Kvalitetsteknik; Quality Technology and Management;

    Abstract : This thesis aims at contributing to increased knowledge regarding sustainable competitive performance of small and medium sized enterprises in harmony with nature and society. The overall purpose has been specified in the following three parts: to explore implementation of statistically designed experiments, to describe experiences of introducing process management, and to contribute to the development of a conceptual framework for integration of business excellence and sustainable development, all with a focus on small and medium sized enterprises. READ MORE

  4. 2. Generating Products in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises : Challenges and Potential Improvements

    Author : Jörgen Pilemalm; Maskinkonstruktion Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Integrated Product Development; Change Management; SME;

    Abstract : In contemporary society, companies are faced with new demands and challenges, due to increasing competition and customer requirements. The development of products affects to a great extent, the future earnings and costs of an enterprise, and is therefore very important for its long-term survival. READ MORE

  5. 3. Antecedents for Quality Management in Small and Medium Enterprises

    Author : Marcus Assarlind; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; process improvement; implementation; small and medium sized enterprises; Quality management; operations improvement;

    Abstract : Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) are fundamental pillars of any national economy, often employing more people than large companies. Unlike larger companies, however, they often lack systematic ways to improve their operations. READ MORE

  6. 4. ERP adoption in small and medium sized enterprises

    Author : Gustaf Juell-Skielse; Louise Yngström; Mark T. Smith; KTH; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Enterprise Resource Planning; Enterprise Systems; Information Systems; Critical Succesfactors; Small and Medium Sized Enterprises; Information technology; Informationsteknik;

    Abstract : Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is established among a majority of small and medium sized companies in Kista Science City and seems to have a positive effect on organizational effectiveness. Kista Science City is Sweden’s largest corporate centre, with more companies and employees in a limited area than anywhere else in Europe. READ MORE

  7. 5. Industrial design : rapid tooling for small and medium sized enterprises

    Author : Anders Håkansson; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Industrial Design; Industriell design;

    Abstract : This licentiate thesis combines three different topics, the small business environment, industrial design and rapid tooling. Smaller companies often suffer from lack of resources in many ways and since most theoretical product development methods are formulated for larger companies, this is a problem. READ MORE