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- Sannö, Anna, 1978-, et al.
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How to succeed with Co-production : Experiences from industrial researchers
- 2018. - 1
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Rapport (populärvet., debatt m.m.)abstract
- The aim of this handbook is to raise awareness of the differently organised systems when collaborations are to be set up between companies and universities. By presenting experiences from industrial researchers this handbook will be useful for persons that are going to work in a collaborative setting, regardless of whether they come from a company or a university.
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- Alayon, Claudia, et al.
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Sustainable production adoption by Surface Treatment SMES : challenges and enablers
- 2015
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Ingår i: Global Cleaner Production & Sustainable Consumption Conference 2015 GCPC2015.
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The adoption to sustainable production is a continuous but necessary strive for manufacturing operations, including small and medium enterprises, SMEs. Meeting the future needs of the economic, social and environmental dimensions provides challenges for SMEs. In order to meet these challenges, understanding of internal and external enablers is required. Studies focusing on the enablers for sustainability among SMEs are rare; hence these companies are important players in the supply chain to focal companies. In order to enhance the understanding of the adoption of sustainable production for the sector surface treatment SMEs, an exploratory study has been conducted. In this study, the focus has been placed in the identification and analysis of the challenges and enablers for adoption of sustainable production. Two stages of empirical data collection were undertaken: a focus group session and an online questionnaire. The findings present challenges based on the limitations of the surface treatment process but also where enablers for the social, economic and environmental for meeting those challenges are interrelated. The results showed that these SMEs face challenges in their way towards sustainable production, mainly due to: low economic profitability, need for improvement in old working procedures, lack of fully understanding regarding environmental legislation, difficulty in ensuring workforce, lack of technology development and resistance towards change. These challenges could be faced through internal and external enablers, where the support of large-size customers and other stakeholders is critical for this sector.
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- Chirumalla, Koteshwar, Associate Professor, et al.
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Elevating B2B Mobility with Sharing Autonomous Electric Vehicles : Exploring Prerequisite Criteria and Innovative Business Models
- 2023
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Ingår i: Sustainability. - : Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). - 2071-1050. ; 15:18
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- The transition towards a circular economy compels manufacturing companies in the transportation industry to reassess how they create, deliver, and capture value for their customers. Autonomous electric vehicles, with their advanced connectivity, autonomy, and efficiency, offer innovative business opportunities and services. However, there is limited knowledge concerning the sharing of autonomous electric vehicles in the business-to-business (B2B) market, particularly for industrial manufacturing companies. This study aims to identify the prerequisite criteria and potential innovative business models for sharing autonomous electric vehicles within a B2B context. To investigate this phenomenon, the study employs a case study approach within the heavy-duty vehicle industry, which involves a vehicle manufacturer and customers from a specific industry sector. The findings reveal that economic gain, service quality, and accessibility serve as prerequisite criteria for sharing autonomous electric vehicles in a B2B context. Furthermore, by leveraging a morphological framework, the study outlines five business model scenarios to explore the potential of sharing autonomous electric vehicles in enhancing B2B mobility. This research contributes to the field of business model innovation in a B2B context by introducing a model that delineates both the prerequisite criteria and potential business model concepts for the B2B sharing of autonomous electric vehicles.
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- Gustafsson, Christopher, et al.
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Exploring the Integration of Additive Manufacturing : Lessons Learned and Success Factors of Use Cases
- 2023
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Ingår i: Industrializing Additive Manufacturing. AMPA 2023. - 9783031429828 ; , s. 423-439
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to present propositions for facilitating the integration of additive manufacturing (AM) for manufacturing companies in the heavy vehicle sectors based on identified success factors and lessons learned in use cases with different operational purposes. A case study was conducted that identified 42 retrospective use cases from three main sources highlighting seven different use case types with contributions from seven sectors representing 14 countries on four continents. Six success factors (technology infrastructure, relative advantage, organizational readiness, competitive pressure, expectations of market trends, and trading partner) and 20 lessons learned sorted into five dimensions (additive thinking, management aspects, practice makes perfect, AM acceptance, and AM experts) were identified in the use cases based on the analysis. Three propositions covering the three stages of integration were derived based on the identified success factors and lessons learned. These propositions should provide guidance on what managers need to be prepared for when integrating AM step-by-step. Integrating AM is no simple feat, and the propositions only scratch the surface since the complexity of AM runs deep both technically and managerially. Future research should investigate in-depth operational capabilities and, if applicable, dynamic capabilities to further enhance facilitating the integration of AM step-by-step.
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- Gustafsson, Christopher, et al.
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Integration of Additive Manufacturingin an Industrial Setting: The Impacton Operational Capabilities
- 2023
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Ingår i: Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management Systems for Responsible Manufacturing, Service, and Logistics Futures. - 9783031436659 - 9783031436666 ; , s. 590-604
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- The purpose of this paper is to explore changes in operational capabilities and their impact when integrating additive manufacturing into a traditional manufacturing company. This was exemplified based on a sub-system component (gears and shafts in a gearbox) for automotive applications that are developed and manufactured at a manufacturing company in the commercial vehicle sector. The research was set up based on a case study consisting of semi-structured interviews, informal meetings, observations, company documents, reports, presentations, and field notes. The literature and findings from empirical data converged into 57 themes of operational capabilities that were categorized into six aggregated dimensions. The results suggest two emerging dimensions, namely stakeholders and strategy, building upon an existing theoretical framework. Integrating AM into traditional industrial settings requires several changes in operational capabilities. It is essential to consider the following priorities, 1) gain understanding and knowledge in design for AM, 2) build robust AM infrastructure as an integral part of existing infrastructure, 3) evaluate AM process changes in product development and production, 4) establish an internal AM team with at least one person working full time with AM, 5) establish collaborations with suitable AM research partners, and 6) conduct AM management and evaluate the business impact not only short-term but also long-term. Future research should investigate operational capabilities from other use cases, dynamic capabilities in the same or similar contexts, and transform the required operational capabilities into guidelines and best practices for managers and other decision-makers in the manufacturing industry.
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- Sannö, Anna, 1978-, et al.
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A co-creating research approach when exploring episodic change for sustainable operations
- 2016
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Industry is a key player in the transition to a sustainable society and academia can support this transition by conducting relevant research and transferring knowledge to practice. This paper complements operations management methods by presenting a co-creative approach on two levels; a model on a conceptual level and the operationalisation of this model when supporting a sustainable operations change project. By building on trust and relationships, finding common problems and make funding and resources available, the paper presents how gaps of knowledge can be overcome in the collaborative research work between academia and practice.
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- Sannö, Anna, 1978-, et al.
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Approaching Sustainable Energy Management Operations in a Multinational Industrial Corporation
- 2019
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Ingår i: Sustainability. - : MDPI. - 2071-1050. ; 11:3
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- A large share of the energy efficiency improvement measures available for industrial companies remains unadopted due to the existence of various barriers to energy efficiency. One of the main means of overcoming barriers to energy efficiency is via energy management operations. The major parts of the published scientific papers have covered energy management on a company level or on a sector level. However, so far, the literature is scarce regarding empirical studies on energy management on a corporate level. With the aim of filling the research gap, the aim of this paper is to empirically assess the performance of an in-house energy management program adoption from the year of initiation and four years ahead in the multinational company Volvo CE. The paper was conducted as a case study including a participative approach, which has not previously been done in energy management research. This paper adds value, through complementing the existing literature on energy management on a factory or sector level, by highlighting the importance of leadership, speed of execution, and cultural transformation on a corporate level.
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- Sannö, Anna, 1978-, et al.
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Drivers for implementing environmental requirements : An international explorative study in manufacturing
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Annan publikation (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)abstract
- Manufacturing companies need to respond to a sustainable development in view of the limitations of planet Earth. This paper explores driving forces for environmentally driven change by gathering interview data from 27 manufacturing plants in Europe and America. A proposed model connects external change triggers with required change actions within organizations.
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