Search for dissertations about: "small and medium-sized enterprises"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 105 swedish dissertations containing the words small and medium-sized enterprises.

2. 1. 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

4. 2. 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

5. 3. Interorganizational Collaboration among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises : A Pan-European Study of the Influence of Type of Collaboration on SME Practice

   Author : Johan Magnusson; Andreas Nilsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Interorganizational Collaboration; Small- and Medium-sized Enterprise; collaborative settings; IT; value; usage; change management; knowledge management; Computer and Systems Sciences; data- och systemvetenskap;

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6. 4. 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

7. 5. Internationalization and Performance among Small and Medium-sized Firms : A study of furniture producers in Sweden

   Author : Åsa Devine; Anders Baudin; Anders Pehrsson; Staffan Brege; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; export; furniture producer; internationalization; perception of export barriers; performance; small and medium sized enterprises SMEs ; strategy competence; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; Forestry and Wood Technology; Skog och träteknik;

   Abstract : Furniture production in Sweden still exists on a comparably small scale. The majority, or more than 99 percent, of all furniture producers in Sweden are small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) with less than 250 employees. Despite their size, these firms are, to a large extent, involved in export. READ MORE