Search for dissertations about: "sustainable competitive performance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 52 swedish dissertations containing the words sustainable competitive performance.

2. 1. Sustainability and company performance : Evidence from the manufacturing industry

   Author : Lujie Chen; Ou Tang; Andreas Feldmann; Kannan Govindan; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Empirical research; sustainable practices; company performance;

   Abstract : This dissertation approaches the question of sustainability and its influence on company performance, with special focus on the manufacturing industry. In the contemporary production environment, manufacturing operations must take into account not only profit, but also environmental and social performance, in order to ensure the long-term development of the company. READ MORE

4. 2. A Foundation for Sustainable Product Development

   Author : Sophie Hallstedt; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; backcasting; decision processes; ecodesign; integrated; product development; sustainability principles; sustainable product development; strategic sustainable development;

   Abstract : Product development is a particularly critical intervention point for the transformation of society towards sustainability. Current socio-ecological impacts over product life-cycles are evidence that current practices are insufficient. READ MORE

5. 3. Sustainable Freight Transport from an Urban Perspective

   Author : Sönke Behrends; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; sustainable transport; urban freight transport; intermodal transport; rail transport; Sustainability;

   Abstract : The trend of growing road freight transport causes significant negative impacts on the society, economy and environment. A substantial share of the road freight sector’s externalities is imposed on urban areas because cities are the main destination for freight flows either for production, consumption or for transfer to other locations. READ MORE

6. 4. Strategic Sustainability Risk Management in Product Development Companies

   Author : Jesko Schulte; Sophie Hallstedt; Sören Knuts; Raine Isaksson; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; sustainable product development; sustainable design; risk management; corporate sustainability; product innovation; sustainability transition; Strategic Sustainable Development; Strategisk hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : Society’s transition towards a sustainable state entails rapid and disruptive change in all sectors. This change is the source of profound uncertainty. READ MORE

7. 5. Manufacturing Dynamics and Performance Evaluation

   Author : Tigist Fetene Adane; Andreas Archenti; Mihai Nicolescu; Amos Ng; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Manufacturing system and strategy; performance evaluation; manufacturing dynamics; decision-making; system dynamics; sustainable and energy efficient manufacturing; Production Engineering; Industriell produktion;

   Abstract : Manufacturing companies are striving to remain competitive in the market and maintain their economic growth and productivity. Uncertainties regarding the changes in product demand, workpiece material, product design, and technological advancement, have imposed pressure on manufacturing systems. READ MORE