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- Höckerdal, Karin, 1983-
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Enhancing the process of environmental improvement in manufacturing industry
- 2012
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Licentiatavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- To enable competitive industrial production, it is crucial to understand how to design and operate competitive production systems. Today, much operations management research focuses on the environmental dimension of sustainable manufacturing. Even though the environmental impact of industrial and commercial activities has become more vivid and severe, evidence points to a slow diffusion of industry-led ideas and actions for improving the environmental performance. It seems as if the manufacturing industry is still in the beginning of the process towards designing and operating environmentally benign production systems. However, increasing raw material and energy prices as well as potential penalties for lacking compliance provide cost related incentives for manufacturing companies to reduce their environmental impacts. Since production typically determines several environmental impacts such as exploitation of resources, contamination of soil, water and air, generation and emission of greenhouse gases etc., an important opportunity to reduce the environmental impact is found within a company’s production activities. In this, environmental issues can be viewed as either constraints or opportunities for competition. Companies can choose to adopt different positions ranging on a continuum from re-active behaviour, merely complying with environmental laws and regulations, to pro-active positions where competitive advantages are sought for. Either way, the increased environmental concern requires manufacturing companies to develop strategies, technologies and practices that will reduce the environmental impact from production.This research focuses on the process of environmental improvement applied by companies within the manufacturing industry and aims to explore the current state as well as develop support for enhancing this process. By collecting and analysing the empirical and theoretical findings, common barriers facing the companies in their strive to reduce the environmental impact from production as well as enabling factors, supporting the progress towards increased environmental performance have been identified. Based on an analysis of the current state one example of a link of challenges impeding the process of environmental improvement has been identified. The identified link of causes and effects shows a path towards a reactive improvement approach when dealing with environmental issues in production. In order to reach a more proactive state this link had to be broken. A general pattern describing the stages from a reactive to a proactive approach was identified, indicating that an increased understanding of and commitment to environmental issues were crucial parameters in order to succeed. Based on the findings, a number of requirements for enhancing the process of environmental improvement in production were derived. It was concluded that developing a support in terms of an improvement process was one way of improving the current state. Using an existing visual structure as a baseline a process for Green Performance Mapping was developed in cooperation with the studied companies. Ultimately, the suggested process was evaluated against the stated requirements and suggested as a support for enhancing the process of environmental improvement in production within the manufacturing industry, thereby contributing to reducing the environmental impact from production.
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- Alayón, Claudia, et al.
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Implementation of sustainable production principles within Swedish manufacturers
- 2014
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Ingår i: Proceedings of The 6th International Swedish Production Symposium 2014. - Göteborg : Chalmers university. - 9789198097412
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Both, a common understanding on sustainable production principles and the identification of sustainable production practices within manufacturers constitute key starting points when the aim is to study how Swedish manufacturers are working towards sustainable production. Using an interview guide based on the sustainable production principles by the Lowell Center of Sustainable Production (LCSP), this paper provides an overview of how Swedish manufacturers comply with these set of principles.
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- Alayón, Claudia, et al.
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Sustainability in manufacturing: A literature review
- 2013
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Increased sustainability awareness among consumers and other stakeholders has created a challenging environment for manufacturers. In order to remain in current markets it is expected from manufacturer's operations to be conscious about their impact on sustainability issues. The paper reports on a systematic review which examines sustainability practices in manufacturing companies. The systematic review aims to identify empirical-based papers to pinpoint sustainability issues addressed within manufacturing industry. To do so, trending topic categories were identified for each sustainability dimension (environment, people and profit). This paper provides further direction for future research.
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- Berggård, Glenn, et al.
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Pedestrians in wintertime : effects of using anti-slip device
- 2010
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Ingår i: Accident Analysis and Prevention. - : Elsevier BV. - 0001-4575 .- 1879-2057. ; 42:4, s. 1199-1204
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Pedestrians slipping and falling is a major safety problem around the world, not least in countries with long winters such as Sweden. About 25 000–30 000 people need medical care every year for treatment of fall injuries in Sweden. Use of appropriate shoes and anti-slip devices are examples of individual measures that have been suggested to prevent slipping and falling.An intervention study was performed during the period February to April 2008. The study, which focused on healthy adults in northern Sweden, examined the effect of using anti-slip devices on daily walking journeys and prevention of slip and falls.The respondents were divided into three groups: an Intervention Group, a Control Group, with similar distribution of gender and age, and a Comparison Group. Four questionnaires were distributed: (1) background, (2) daily diary of distance walked and occurrence of incidents or accidents reported weekly, (3) detailed incident or fall report and (4) experiences of using anti-slip devices for those who used these devices during the trial period.Half of the respondents stated that they had previous experience of using anti-slip devices. In this study, 52% of the respondents used anti-slip devices. Anti-slip devices improve the walking capability during wintertime. Among those using appropriate anti-slip devices, the average daily walking distance was found to be statistically significantly longer compared to people not using anti-slip devices. This study indicates that an increase in daily walking distance can be made without increasing the risk of slips/falls when using anti-slip devices. The study also indicates that by using appropriate anti-slip devices and having information about when and where to use them, based on their design, people avoid having slips and falls. The respondents experienced in using anti-slip devices in this study will continue to use them and will also recommend others to use anti-slip devises.
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- Bruch, Jessica, et al.
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Dual Perspective on information exchange between design and manufacturing
- 2011
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Ingår i: Proceedings of Iced11. - : Glasgow Design Society. - 9781904670261
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper addresses the exchange of information between the design and manufacturing interface from both perspectives in order to ensure interdepartmental integration and improve the performance of new product development projects. Based on two in-depth case studies, this article illustrates that there are differences in the type of information transferred between design and manufacturing as well as how this information is shared. While design engineers ask for feedback to their work regarding both the product and the project, relies the production system designer heavily on feed-forward information concerning the product per se. For effective new product development, it seems however beneficial that design engineers also should give feedback to the production system concept. The implication is that project managers need to carefully consider how to improve the sharing of information upstream in new product development projects and what communication medium to apply to transfer the information between design and manufacturing.
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- Callaghan, Terry V., et al.
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Changing snow cover and its impacts
- 2011
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Ingår i: Snow, Water, Ice and Permafrost in the Arctic (SWIPA). - Oslo : Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme. - 9788279710714 ; , s. 4:1-4:58
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)
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- Callaghan, Terry V., et al.
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Multiple Effects of Changes in Arctic Snow Cover
- 2011
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Ingår i: Ambio: a Journal of Human Environment. - : Springer Science and Business Media LLC. - 0044-7447 .- 1654-7209. ; 40, s. 32-45
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Snow cover plays a major role in the climate, hydrological and ecological systems of the Arctic and other regions through its influence on the surface energy balance (e.g. reflectivity), water balance (e.g. water storage and release), thermal regimes (e.g. insulation), vegetation and trace gas fluxes. Feedbacks to the climate system have global consequences. The livelihoods and well-being of Arctic residents and many services for the wider population depend on snow conditions so changes have important consequences. Already, changing snow conditions, particularly reduced summer soil moisture, winter thaw events and rain-on-snow conditions have negatively affected commercial forestry, reindeer herding, some wild animal populations and vegetation. Reductions in snow cover are also adversely impacting indigenous peoples' access to traditional foods with negative impacts on human health and well-being. However, there are likely to be some benefits from a changing Arctic snow regime such as more even run-off from melting snow that favours hydropower operations.
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- Elmquist, Lennart, et al.
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An approach to foster integrative skills during the engineering studies
- 2011
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Ingår i: Conference proceedings. - : Technical University of Denmark. - 9788798527268
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper presents an approach to overcome the drawbacks associated with education programs developed on the basis of domain-specific knowledge only. The approach is based on establishment of means for cross-disciplinary meetings and collaboration between students on Master programs in product development and production management. The approach is intended to help reducing the barriers to integration among individuals possessing different competences that have been reported in the literature. The approach originates from discussions regarding two Master programs at the School of Engineering (JTH), Jönköping University, Sweden. The programs are: Master in Product Development, specialisation in Product Development and Materials Engineering and Production Systems, specialisation in Production Development and Management. Both programs are designed according to the principles of the CDIO initiative. The approach was developed jointly by the two Master program coordinators during a workshop at Stanford University on ‘Changing mindsets: Improving creativity and innovation’ in December 2010. The workshop was organised by the Swedish program ‘Product Innovation Engineering program’ (PIEp). The approach emerged during the workshop and was modelled as a physical prototype and discussed with other workshop participants. The result was three courses found to besuitable for joint studies.
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- Elo, Kristofer, 1983-
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Automation in the Recycling Industry : Recycling of Plastic and Large Liquid Crystal Displays
- 2013
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Licentiatavhandling (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- In a world of growing population and increasing prosperity, the demand for new high-technology products is increasing together with the demand for rawmaterials. To be able to deal with the demand for new raw materials and the increasing amount of waste, the recycling industry needs to prepare itself to cope with these changes. If the waste can become the new raw materials, then the recycling industry has a bright future. The implementation of new ways to recycle products can be the solution to succeeding in this challenge.The objective of this research is to investigate, from a technical perspective, automation in the recycling industry. More specifically, the objective is to identify problems and solutions in the recycling of plastics and large liquid crystal displays in order to better cope with current recycling requirements.This research was inspired by the research methodologies of industry-aslaboratory, action research, experimental research and two concept development methods.The results related to the recycling of plastics come from a theoretical investigation of the possibilities for a plastic sorting facility. The investigation resulted in two concepts for recycling systems, implementable with today’s stateof-the-art technology and a more futuristic concept for sorting and separating the different plastics of interest. The systems are designed with standardised processes and are arranged in a flexible way to be able to manage with current industrial requirements.The results related to large liquid crystal displays include a clarification of the requirements for an automatic recycling plant, concept generation, and practical testing of different technologies. Two preferred processes for dismantle large liquid crystal displays are the circle saw and band saw. Additional results are the semi-automatic process structure to manage with current industrial requirements for large liquid crystal displays.
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- Hansson, L-A, et al.
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A synthesis of animal movement across scales
- 2014
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Ingår i: Animal Movement Across Scales. - : Oxford University Press. - 9780199677184 ; , s. 259-267
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Bokkapitel (refereegranskat)abstract
- This chapter aims at synthesizing the knowledge presented in the chapters of the book’s three sections by addressing evolutionary compromises, dispersal, gene flow, and assisted movements. How climate change and other environmental changes at different scales may affect animal movement, migration, and dispersal in the future are also summarized here. Moreover, how the different senses are utilized for navigation and orientation and how these may lead to different movement and migration patterns are also discussed. Finally, how the recent technical revolution has affected animal movement research is addressed and the view on future perspectives of animal movement research is also provided.
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- Johansson, Glenn, 1967-, et al.
(författare)
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Introducing environmental concerns in manufacturing strategies : Implications for the decision criteria
- 2010
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Ingår i: Management Research Review. - : Emerald. - 2040-8269 .- 2040-8277. ; 33:9, s. 877-899
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose – Concern for environmental issues has entered the agenda in many companies within the manufacturing industry. The purpose of this paper is to analyse implications for the decision criteria when environmental issues are introduced into manufacturing strategy. Furthermore, the purpose is to present a framework illustrating how concern for environmental issues affects the manufacturing strategy formulation process.Design/methodology/approach – The paper is based on a review of literature on environmentally conscious manufacturing and literature on manufacturing strategy. These two fields of research are merged in the analysis.Findings – The analysis shows that concern for environmental issues may lead to a number of potential implications for the decision criteria. These implications may, in turn, affect the manufacturing strategy formulation process. A framework is presented that illustrates the interrelationships between the drivers for environmental concern, effects for the competitive priorities, implications for the decision criteria, and how it may affect the manufacturing strategy formulation process.Research limitations/implications – Inclusion of environmental issues potentially complicates the manufacturing strategy formulation process. This implies a need for further studies on the challenges companies face in the strategy formulation process.Practical implications – The implications for the decision criteria and the framework presented in the paper may encourage companies to prepare for inclusion of environmental concern in the manufacturing strategy formulation process.Originality/value – Manufacturing strategy has not traditionally included concern for environmental issues. The paper adopts a novel approach in which research findings on environmental concern are integrated with literature on manufacturing strategy.
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- Johansson, Glenn, et al.
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Introducing environmental concerns in manufacturing strategies
- 2010
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Ingår i: Management Research Review. - 2040-8277. ; 33:9, s. 877-899
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose of the paperConcern for environmental issues has entered the agenda in many companies within the manufacturing industry. The purpose of this paper is to analyse implications for the decision criteria when environmental issues are introduced into manufacturing strategy. Furthermore, the purpose is to present a framework illustrating how concern for environmental issues affect the manufacturing strategy formulation process.Design/methodology/approachThe paper is based on a review of literature on environmentally conscious manufacturing and literature on manufacturing strategy. These two fields of research are merged in the analysis. FindingsThe analysis shows that concern for environmental issues may lead to a number of potential implications for the decision criteria. These implications may, in turn, affect the manufacturing strategy formulation process. A framework is presented that illustrates the interrelationships between the drivers for environmental concern, effects for the competitive priorities, implications for the decision criteria and how it may affect the manufacturing strategy formulation process. Research limitations/implicationsInclusion of environmental issues potentially complicates the manufacturing strategy formulation process. This implies a need for further studies on the challenges companies face in the strategy formulation process.Practical implication The implications for the decision criteria and the framework presented in this paper may support companies to prepare for inclusion of environmental concern in the manufacturing strategy formulation process.Original/value of paperManufacturing strategy has not traditionally included concern for environmental issues. This paper adopts a novel approach in which research findings on environmental concern are integrated with literature on manufacturing strategy.
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- Johansson, Glenn, et al.
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Lean and green product development: two sides of the same coin?
- 2014
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Ingår i: Journal of Cleaner Production. - : Elsevier. - 0959-6526 .- 1879-1786. ; 85:15, s. 104-121
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Forskningsöversikt (refereegranskat)abstract
- This paper compares and contrasts the lean product development (LPD) and green product development (GPD) concepts through a systematic literature review including 102 journal publications. The review resulted in 14 findings that were organised according to four dimensions: general, process, people and tools/techniques. A number of similarities between the concepts were found. For example, implementation of both concepts calls for a systems perspective where the dimensions of process-people- tools/techniques are linked holistically. Differences between the LPD and GPD concepts lie in: their goal and focus, value construct, process structure, performance metrics, and tools/techniques used. The findings do not unambiguously support that “green thinking is thinking lean” and consequently it cannot be argued that LPD and GPD are two sides of the same coin, meaning that LPD automatically leads to greener products or that GPD ensures improvements and efficiency in the product development process. However, it is reasonable to conclude that LPD and GPD belong to the same “currency”. That is, the concepts share a number of similarities that indicate a synergistic relationship. This synergistic relationship has been accentuated by a nine propositions where the potential for cross-field learning is shown.
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- Johansson, Glenn, et al.
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Towards management of challenges in the innovation process : a case study on the application of the interface assessment tool
- 2013
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Ingår i: Product. - : Editora Cubo. - 2237-5228. ; 11:1, s. 15-23
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Tidskriftsartikel (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Product development projects face a broad range of challenges. In this paper, we report the results of acase study in which the so-called Interface assessment tool was used to assess six key challenges in a commercialproduct development project: 1) market uncertainty, 2) technological uncertainty, 3) product complexity and/ordegree of change in product, 4) production complexity and/or degree of change in production, 5) dispersion betweentechnology development and product development, and 6) dispersion between product development and production.Evaluation of the Interface assessment tool indicates consistency with ideal features that tools should have in order toaid in product development. Furthermore, the collective view of the project team members involved in the assessmentindicates that the Interface assessment tool offers valuable support for identification of uncertainties, establishmentof a joint vision of the project, and minimization of multiple interpretations of the challenges a product developmentteam might face. Consequently, this tool may contribute to sensemaking capability in a product development team.
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- Johansson, Jenny, et al.
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N-cadherin is dispensable for pancreas development but required for beta-cell granule turnover.
- 2010
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Ingår i: Genesis: The Journal of Genetics and Development. - : Wiley. - 1526-954X. ; 48:6, s. 374-381
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The cadherin family of cell adhesion molecules mediates adhesive interactions that are required for the formation and maintenance of tissues. Previously, we demonstrated that N-cadherin, which is required for numerous morphogenetic processes, is expressed in the pancreatic epithelium at E9.5, but later becomes restricted to endocrine aggregates in mice. To study the role of N-cadherin during pancreas formation and function we generated a tissue-specific knockout of N-cadherin in the early pancreatic epithelium by inter-crossing N-cadherin-floxed mice with Pdx1Cre mice. Analysis of pancreas-specific ablation of N-cadherin demonstrates that N-cadherin is dispensable for pancreatic development, but required for beta-cell granule turnover. The number of insulin secretory granules is significantly reduced in N-cadherin-deficient beta-cells, and as a consequence insulin secretion is decreased.
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- Lakemond, Nicolette, 1973-, et al.
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Assessing interface challenges in product development projects
- 2013
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Ingår i: Research technology management. - Arlington : Industrial Research Institute. - 0895-6308 .- 1930-0166. ; 56:1, s. 40-48
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Product development projects are exposed to a number of challenges, and the significance of different challenges differs among projects. To prepare for these challenges, project managers may benefit from assessing them at an early stage of the project. This paper presents a method that can be used to assess product development challenges in terms of technological and market uncertainty, product and production complexity, and geographical and organizational dispersion. Project managers can use the results from such assessments to justify preventive action, negotiate resources and specifications, and devise processes that fit the specific characteristics of individual development projects.
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- Lakemond, Nicolette, 1973-, et al.
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From Product Development to Production: On the Complexity of Geographical and Organizational Dispersion
- 2012
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Ingår i: Journal of Applied Economics and Business Research. - Burnaby. - 1927-033X. ; 2:3, s. 125-137
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The establishment of low cost production facilities in emerging economies in Asia and Eastern-Europe has resulted in an increased organizational and geographical separation of product development and production processes. This paper elaborates on the complexity of the product development to production interface in dispersed environments and describes two different logics underlying the coordination of the product development to production transition in relation to interface complexity. The paper is based on two case studies of in total three different projects. It is argued that product/process related factors as well as organizational/geographical related factors are important in determining interface complexity. Further, a high degree of interface complexity calls for a predominant knowledge integration logic complemented with some measures of standardization in the product development to production interface. A low degree of interface complexity may be managed by a predominant task partitioning logic complemented with some integration measures.
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- Lidberg, Martin, 1964, et al.
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Recent results based on continuous GPS observations of the GIA process in Fennoscandia from BIFROST
- 2010
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Ingår i: Journal of Geodynamics. - : Elsevier BV. - 0264-3707. ; 50:1, s. 8-18
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We present the latest 3D velocity field of the Fennoscandian glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA) processfrom BIFROST. It is derived from more than 4800 days (13 years) of data at more than 80 permanentGPS sites. We use the GAMIT/GLOBK and the GIPSY/OASIS II software packages for GPS analysis andcompare the results. The solution has an internal accuracy at the level of 0.2 mm/year (1 sigma) forhorizontal velocities at the best sites.Wealso present a revised GIA prediction model. At the best sites, theoptimal model agrees with the observations to within 0.4 mm/year. However, the model systematicallyoverpredicts the magnitude of horizontal rates in the north. We discuss limitations in computed andpresented GNSS station velocities, where especially possible instability over time causing non-linearpattern in vertical time series are considered. In extension, preliminary results from an investigationapplying revised analysis strategies on a sparse subset of the database are presented, indicating possibleimprovements for the future.
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- Scherneck, Hans-Georg, 1951, et al.
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Fennoscandian strain rates from BIFROST GPS: A gravitating, thick-plate approach
- 2010
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Ingår i: Journal of Geodynamics. - : Elsevier BV. - 0264-3707. ; 50:1, s. 19-26
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The aim of this investigation is to develop a method for the analysis of crustal strain determined bystation networks that continuously measurements of Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS). Themajor new ingredient is that we require a simultaneous minimum of the observation error and theelastic and potential energy implied by the deformation.The observations that we analyse come from eight years worth of daily solutions from continuousBIFROST GPS measurements in the permanent networks of the Nordic countries and their neighbours.Reducing the observations with best fitting predictions for the effects of glacial isostatic adjustment (GIA)we find strain rates of maximum 5 nano/yr in the interior of the rebound area predominantly as arealstrain. The largest strain rates are found in the Finnmarken area, where however the GNSS networkdensity is much lower than in the central and southern parts.The thick-plate adjustment furnishes a simultaneous treatment of 3-D displacements and the ensuingelastic and potential energy due to the deformation. We find that the strain generated by flexure due toGIA is important. The extensional regime seen at the surface turns over into a compressive style alreadyat moderated depth, some 50 km.
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- Short, Tim, et al.
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Manufacturing, sustainability, ecodesign and risk : Lessons learned from a study of Swedish and English companies
- 2012
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Ingår i: Journal of Cleaner Production. - : Elsevier. - 0959-6526 .- 1879-1786. ; 37, s. 342-352
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Previous research suggests that, despite a desire to introduce environmental concerns into New Product Design, many companies in the northwest of England have not done so. In order to understand more about why companies do or do not take on sustainability methodologies, an entirely new and rigorous approach was taken. This paper therefore presents the results of a questionnaire investigating the up-take of Eco/Sustainable Design in manufacturing companies in Sweden - a country that might be considered more environmentally progressive than the UK - and discusses them alongside the results of an identical questionnaire in the UK. The results are presented in the context of risk and risk aversion/management - in particular the risk associated with taking on board Design for Sustainability as a design method or a company strategy. It is found that there is no clear "winner" in sustainability between UK and Swedish engineering companies; there is encouraging news in both countries, with a desire to practice sustainability, but some that is not so good with the number of companies that actually implement relevant methodologies. It is apparent that there are still hindrances and perceived risks preventing companies taking sustainability fully on board, despite the recognition that sustainability is a "good thing"; the importance of the implementation of sustainability has not yet been fully grasped by industry and by those with the responsibility required to effect any changes.
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- Säfsten, Kristina, et al.
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Interface challenges and managerial issues in the industrial innovation process
- 2014
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Ingår i: Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. - : Emerald Group Publishing Limited. - 1741-038X .- 1758-7786. ; 25:2, s. 218-239
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Interfaces between technology development, product development, and production must be managed in order to avoid misfits between technology and product concepts and ensure the fit of the product design and the production process. In this paper, critical challenges related to these interfaces are studied based on in-depth case studies of ten product development projects at five manufacturing firms, two workshops and a questionnaire. Our findings indicate that factors related to synchronisation and transfer management are most critical. A tentative model is formulated as an instrument to reduce risk and uncertainty related to the interfaces.
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- Winroth, Mats, 1956, et al.
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A lean perspective on servitization of manufacturing
- 2011
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 22nd Annual POM Conference, Reno, Nevada, USA, Apr. 29 – May 2.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Servitization of manufacturing is a fairly recent approach addressed in literature. The term is recognized as the process of creating value by integrating products with services. Servitization is supposed to contribute to a sustainable society through its potential to support dematerialization, i.e. reduction of materials used in production and consumption. Key aspects of lean are resource efficiency and customer-orientation. Though leanproduction has gained a high degree of attention, few studies have addressed the potential relationships between lean and servitization. Servitization is however not only relevant from a sustainability perspective, but can be regarded as “the next step” to create user value. This paper aims at providing a better understanding of the relationships between lean and servitization through an analysis of literature where the lean and servitizationapproaches are compared and contrasted. The underlying assumption is that a lean approach might support a manufacturing organization’s transition towards a servitization organization.
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- Wlazlak, Paraskeva, et al.
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Bridging Geographically Distant R&D and Manufacturing
- 2014
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the R&D Management Conference, Stuttgart, Germany, 3–6 June 2014..
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Although important research has been carried out, knowledge on bridges between the R&D and manufacturing occupational communities in a cross - national context is lacking. Much of the research has emphasized on the different bridges - tools, object, practices, brokers designed by the company to bridge the occupational communities. To lesser extent scholars have observed the emergence of individuals who can assist in bridging occupational communities divided by the boundaries of language and national culture.Drawing on qualitative interviews with persons belonging to a Swedish large manufacturing company, this paper describes and examines the emergent role of an engineer from an R&D center in China as a mediator of the two occupational communities. Based on community of practice theory, this study regards R&D in Sweden and the manufacturing site in China as members of two interdependent occupational communities that struggle to communicate due to barriers created by geographical distance – i.e. language and cultural distance. The findings suggest that the mediator from the R&D center in China may serve as an appropriate organizational solution in situation where geographical distance exist. The mediator role provides not only technical support, but also helps to crate shared meanings and facilitates the communication between R&D in Sweden and the manufacturing site in China. This study contributes to the R&D management theory by addressing an effective way to facilitate cross-cultural communication between engineers that are geographically distant during new product development.
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- Wlazlak, Paraskeva, et al.
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Communication challenges in a product development project faced with culture and language differences : The Sweden/China case
- 2012
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- The results of the paper are derived from a longitudinal case study of a single product development project faced with high degrees of uncertainty and equivocality. The findings reveal that national and cultural difference between project team members affect the R&D-manufacturing interface as creating communication challenges. In this paper three communication challenges within the R&D-manufacturing interface in context of geographical distance were outlined: 1) clarity of transferred information; 2) intention to transfer information; 3) responsiveness to information received. Further, the study indicates that high degree of equivocality in the context of cultural and language differences can be handled not only by the use of rich communication media, but also by employing less-rich communication media such as e-mail, or “picture books”.
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- Wlazlak, Paraskeva, et al.
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Management of international manufacturing relocation projects of new and existing products
- 2014
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 21<sup>st</sup> EurOMA International Annual Conference, Palermo, Italy, 20 - 25 June, 2014. - : International Annual EurOMA Conference.
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Many Scandinavian companies choose to invest in new manufacturing facilities in Central European or Asian countries. This complicates the production start-up of both existing and new products. This paper compares production start-ups of new and existing products in a new and off-shore manufacturing facility in Poland. Consequently, the aim is to enhance the understanding of factors critical to achieve the desired production start-up targets. The factors identified in the study are in line with the previous literature. Nonetheless, this study emphasizes on the factors related to people which turned to be of the most importance for the timely production start-up.
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- Wlazlak, Paraskeva, et al.
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R&D in Sweden and manufacturing in China: a study of communication challenges
- 2014
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Ingår i: Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. - 1741-038X .- 1758-7786. ; 25:2, s. 258-278
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to explore communication challenges related to geographic distance, with emphasis on differences in national culture and language between R&D and manufacturing engineers, in a development project faced with uncertainty and equivocality.Design/methodology/approach: The results originate from a longitudinal single-case study of a commercial product development project.Findings: Three communication challenges are identified: clarity of shared information, intention to share information, and responsiveness to information received. The challenges are strongly associated with differences in national culture and language. The study also indicates that the communication challenges cannot only be handled by the use of rich communication media, but also by employment of communication media of low richness such as e-mails or “picture books”.Research limitations/implications: The single-case study approach limits the ability to generalize the findings. Future research should thus focus on additional studies of geographically separated R&D and manufacturing.Originality/value: The results from the study provide important insights for the management of product development in geographically dispersed settings. The findings emphasize the need to consider potential differences in national culture and language within a product development team. Acknowledging these differences and managing them properly can support efficiency of product development projects.
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- Yurtkulu, Emine Zehra, et al.
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Foundation of the integration of supply chain decisions in new product development
- 2014
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Ingår i: Proceedings of the 21th International Annual EurOMA Conference. - : International Annual EurOMA Conference.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this study is to identify and classify supply chain decisions, which havecritical roles in new product development. Supply chain management completes themissing part of the new product development puzzle and provides a holistic view onvarious operational aspects such as on-time product launch, capacity utilization,inventory management, and accurate order processing. Findings of this study arepresented in a conceptual framework. Identified supply chain decisions are classified ina generic new product development model based on the main logistics drivers such assupply, manufacturing planning and control and transportation, to increase theunderstanding about role of different logistics drivers in different phases of new productdevelopment.
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