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INVESTIGATING INDUSTRY 4.0 READINESS IN THE SWEDISH MANUFACTURING SECTOR
(2020-07-23)Industry 4.0 is the fourth, most recent industrial revolution, and refers to the integration of the digital and the physical world in a manufacturing environment. Since first introduced in 2011, Industry 4.0 has gained ... -
Companies' Approach to Digitalization in the Recruitment Process - A multiple case study on Swedish firms
(2020-07-23)Currently companies' HR departments find themselves in a rapidly changing technological environment due to the changes driven by digitalization. Digital tools that support the recruitment process are constantly increasing ... -
INNOVATION DIFFUSION AT SMART EYE - How can Smart Eye influence the rate of diffusion of their product SAIDMS?
(2020-07-23)Road accidents cause millions of deaths and cost around 3% of annual GDP for most countries every year, 80-90% of which are due to human error. European and Chinese authorities have put regulations in place, calling for ... -
Leadership communication in a virtual environment - A case study of Microsoft Office 365 as digital communication tools at Volvo Construction Equipment
(2020-07-23)Purpose: Social and technological transformation are leading to a changing workplace. Companies are changing into flat structures instead of hierarchies, which facilitates a better flow of knowledge and communication. ... -
CHALLENGES TO OVERCOME IN THE SERVICE JOURNEY
(2020-07-23)Background: During the last few years, the manufacturing industry has experienced a multitude of disruptions. One major strategic shift that is occurring across industries today is the implementation of services or ... -
Snitches Enriches - ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR INTERNAL WHISTLEBLOWING SYSTEMS
(2020-07-23)The main objective of this study is to generate a set of guidelines aimed to provide practicality for organizations looking to implement or enhance their internal whistleblowing system. The guidelines will serve as a ... -
Towards a Green Techno-Economic Paradigm - The implications of EUs strategy to finance a sustainable growth on industry dynamics from a neo-Schumpeterian perspective
(2020-07-23)The consequences of climate change are becoming more and more evident. Environmental shocks in terms of massive forest fires, ferocious cyclones and droughts have become more frequent leading to mass migrations and ... -
Value Creation in the Banking Industry - A comparative case study of how value is proposed by two Swedish banks from a S-D logic perspective
(2020-07-23)This study examines how two banks with different digital strategies and customer interaction approaches propose value propositions. Digitalization is reshaping industrial fundamentals as well as leading to changes in the ... -
Managerial Influence on Simulation Driven Product Development - A study on simulation technologies and the role of management
(2020-07-23)The intensifying global competition and technological advancements are forcing companies to change their organizational structures and redevelop their product development processes. In many cases, simulation technologies ... -
How can the CFO be a valuable ally for innovation? - A multiple-case study on what current methods CFOs are using for fostering innovation in an organisation
(2020-07-23)Globalisation, digitalisation and rapid advancements in technology are creating faster business environments which demand organisations to be more innovative. At the same time, it has been proven difficult for companies ... -
A comparative study between fully digital retailers and partly digital retailers on the Swedish sports nutrition market
(2020-07-23)Digitalization has a big impact on the retailing market. Customer behaviour is changing towards an increasing preference for digital sales channels. It is a challenge for companies to adapt to the rapid market changes. ... -
Smart Cities as Ecosystems - What Will be the Impact of 5G?
(2020-07-23)Smart cities are often defined in the literature as business ecosystems, in the same way trials have been conducted over the years to apply 5G technology to the various smart solutions that make up this business ecosystem. ... -
Gamification in Secondary Education - A User-Centered and Interdisciplinary Approach
(2020-07-22)The present study concerns an innovative approach to education; applying game elements as a blended learning strategy in secondary education. An exploratory case study of a gamified mathematics course in a secondary school ... -
Making obsolescence obsolete - A practical study of obsolescence management theory in the context of a truck OEM
(2020-07-22)Truck manufacturers are facing unprecedented technological disruptions from electrification, digitalization and automation. When disrupted, sustainment-dominated industries such as the trucking industry, face increased ... -
THE SHIFT TOWARD ELECTRIFICATION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY - A Scenario Analysis Investigating What Sourcing Mode for Lithium-Ion Battery Cells Original Equipment Manufacturers Can Take to Meet Future Demand in The United States
(2020-07-22)The automotive industry is one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and has consequently commenced its transition toward producing more sustainable vehicles. Electric vehicles are contributing to sustainable ... -
Innovating Inside the Box - An Exploratory Comparative Case Study of Regulations’ Impact on Innovation in the Insurance Industry
(2020-07-22)Innovation in general is an important driver for economic growth and consumer welfare. However, with the purpose of consumer protection and ensuring stability of the financial system, the insurance sector is bound to ... -
Enhancing the Innovation Performance by Employing Criteria - A Multiple Case Study of How Decision-Makers at Large Enterprises in Sweden Can Employ Criteria to Evaluate Early-Stage Innovation Projects
(2020-07-22)Background and Purpose: Innovation cycles continues to become progressively shorter, hence making it more important for companies to make the right decision regarding what ideas to develop further, and which ones to ... -
Finnish Olympic Athletes’ Perceptions of Sponsorship and Value Creation – a cross-sectional study on Finnish Olympic athletes’ perceptions of sponsorship and how they create value for their sponsors
(2020-07-22)Sponsorship of athletes is rarely researched from the point of view of the athlete. This thesis, thus, investigates Finnish Olympic athletes’ perceptions of sponsorship and how athletes create value for their sponsors. ... -
University-industry collaboration and its effects on innovative thinking among students
(2020-07-22)Due to the pressure for industry to constantly innovate to keep the leading edge, companies are more and more pursuing external sources of innovation to speed up the innovation process. University{industry collaboration, ... -
Technology Acceptance of Future Decision Makers - An Investigation of Behavioral Intention Toward Using Artificial Intelligence Tools in Decision Making
(2020-07-22)Background & Purpose: Rapid technological advancements makes it difficult for organizations to keep up, this alongside with the world becoming more and more digital results in large amount of data being produced. The ...