Volvo Group Trucks Operations is a subordinate organization to the Volvo Group concern, which is one of the world's largest manufactures of trucks, buses, construction equipment, marine and industrial engines. Volvo Group Trucks Operations organization encompasses all production of the Volvo Group’s engines and transmissions as well as all production of Trucks. Volvo Group Trucks Operations is looking into digitize the methods utilized for information handling within their assembly plant in Tuve, Sweden, and this thesis project part in the digitization process.  The currently used assembly work instructions at the assembly plant in Tuve are printed on paper and contains excessive amounts of information that makes it challenging for the assembly operators to consume the work instructions efficiently. Therefore, Volvo Group Truck Operations want look into the possibility to introduce dynamically adjustable and digital work instructions that could be tailor fitted to an operator's experience level and presented with smart technologies. The project is divided into two parts where the first part was assigned to identify the information need for smart process capable of generating dynamic digital work instructions and the second part to research how this information need could be satisfied with currently used simulation tools. The information needs analyses showed that the smart process needs to be divided into two sub-processes, one for gathering and processing production specific data into a fully detailed work instruction and the other one for filtering the fully detailed work instruction to tailor fit an operator independent of their skill level within assembly work. A framework containing three information aspects is stated to describe the information need for the smart process. These information aspects are Inputs, Smart process and Outputs. The information aspects are then further broken down into five required information areas that is important for the smart process functionality. The required information areas are Data, Attributes, Inputs, Instruction and Information structure and Instruction consummation. When combining the results for the information aspects and the required information areas, the framework for the smart process needed to be able to generate dynamic digital work instruction could be stated. Using the simulation software IPS IMMA to simulate a generic assembly demo case to generate and export production specific data in the human readable XML coding language showed that it is possible to satisfy the framework for the smart process. However, comparing the simulated data with the information need for the framework resulted in the discovery that the IPS IMMA version used in the project, PMTS event exporter, withholds information regarding the assembly work. The generated data provides information regarding movement distances, movement times and grip types when interacting with work objects. For the smart process to be able to generate fully detailed instructions it needs to be supplied with additional information regarding the work objects in action and directions of movements conducted during the assembly work. Despite this withhold of information from the export data, it would still be possible to fully satisfy the framework for the smart process. All the missing information is contained within the IPS IMMA hence the software needs an update that adds the additional information to the data export.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the preschool teachers’ understanding of digital competence in preschool and their use of it to create learning situations for children in the form of increased opportunities for literacy. Digitalization has been given a lot of space in the latest revised curriculum of the preschool (2018). This has made digital competence a prerequisite for the pedagogical task in preschool. I want to highlight the opportunities and risks that digitalisation in preschool activities could entail in the form of, on the one hand increased accessibility and participation, on the other hand increased stress and reduced equivalence. It is about democracy as all children should have the opportunity to develop their learning about handling digital tools in everyday life in order to be able to participate in societal issues. Digital competence is a necessity in today`s society, both adultse and children come into contact with the digital in society in our everyday lives. Developments in ICT (Information and communication technology) take place at a furious pace, this will affect children`s working lives in the future. The preschool teachers digital competence has a significant impact on an equivalent teaching in the preschool. The starting point for the essay is my experiences of professional life. I will present the wording of the governing document on digitization in general and the meaning of the teacher assignment. Iwill investigate various strands of research on digitization in preschool and investigate the connection between literacy and multimodality. Finally I will examine the teacher´s  competence development. We adults need new knowledge and skills to guide the children in their development. Finally I will discuss the duties of the academic leader of the preschool when it comes to the implementation of digital tools in the preschool. / Denna studie syftar till att undersöka förskollärarens uppfattning av digitala kompetens iförskolan, samt förskollärarens användning av dem för att skapa läs- och skriv situationer förbarnen. Digitalisering har fått stort utrymme i förskolans reviderade läroplan (2018).  Den snabba utvecklingen av det digitala i samhället avspeglar sig på förskolan i vårtpedagogiska uppdrag, att forma barnen till framtida medborgare som kan hantera teknik samtsamarbeta med andra människor i framtida yrkeslivet.  Utgångspunkten för essän är mina egna upplevelser av mitt yrkesliv, jag vill ge läsaren en ärligbild för att synliggöra den komplexitet som den innebär. Digitalisering medför både möjligheter och utmaningar i förskolans kontext. Pedagogerreagerar på olika sätt inför förändringar, ökade krav medför stress hos pedagoger idigitaliseringsarbetet. Jag kommer att börja med att presentera styrdokumentens, formuleringar om digitaliseringgenerellt och läraruppdragets innebörd. Hur ser läroplan för förskolan på digitalisering iförskolan? Jag kommer att undersöka vad forskningen säger om digitalisering i förskolan föratt belysa både risker och möjligheter som studier har visat. Jag kommer ta upp och diskuteravad begreppet litteracitet innebär, samt analysera samband med multimodalitet som är ettteoretiskt synsätt, och hur multimodala verktyg kan underlätta arbetet med litteracitet iundervisningssituationer i förskolan. Till slut kommer jag att undersöka förskollärarnaskompetensutveckling. Vi vuxna behöver nya kunskaper och färdigheter för att lära oss navigeraoch vägleda barnen i sin utveckling och lärande. Jag kommer även att diskutera rektorns roll idetta förändringsarbete.

京都大学 / 0048 / 新制・課程博士 / 博士(地域研究) / 甲第21906号 / 地博第252号 / 新制||地||93(附属図書館) / 京都大学大学院アジア・アフリカ地域研究研究科グローバル地域研究専攻 / (主査)教授 藤倉 達郎, 准教授 D'SOUZA Rohan Ignatious, 准教授 中村 沙絵 / 学位規則第4条第1項該当 / Doctor of Area Studies / Kyoto University / DGAM

Im Design ist Empathie der Schlüssel zum Erfolg. Warum? Weil diese Denkweise sich als höchst effizient bei der Lösung von Problemen erwiesen hat. Empathie sorgt dafür, dass ein Produkt in erster Linie einen Wert für den Menschen hat. Nachhaltiger Wert für den Menschen ist der Garant für beständigen Erfolg. Innovative Unternehmen haben die Chance erkannt und haben ihre Entscheidungs- und Entwicklungsprozesse angepasst. Doch längst nicht alle Firmen haben diesen Wandel vollzogen oder können es tun. In unterschiedlichsten Branchen begleiten wir Unternehmen sowohl auf der Entscheiderebene als auch in den Entwicklungsabteilungen interdisziplinär. Dabei arbeiten wir mit unterschiedlichen Ansätzen und Prozessen, um Innovation möglich zu machen. In unserem Beitrag teilen wir unsere Erfahrungen zur gegenwärtigen Entwicklung in der Digitalisierung. Wir liefern wir spannende Insights zu Innovationen und zum Thema Nachhaltigkeit in mittelständigen Unternehmen bis zu den Global Playern

I denna studie undersöks en potentiell digitalisering av det svenska valsystemet. Utöver en undersökning kring vad en digitalisering av valsystemet innebär presenteras olika digitala valalternativ som finns till det traditionella valsystemet. Samtidigt samlas åsikter in från svenska valdeltagare om vad de tycker om dessa olika valsystem och vilket system som valdeltagarna anser uppfyller sitt syfte mest optimalt. Potentiella fördelar och nackdelar som kan uppstå för valdeltagare vid en digitalisering av röstningsprocessen, samt de primära skillnader som finns mellan det traditionella valsystemet kontra ett digitalt valsystem är även ett huvudområde inom denna studie. Avslutningsvis kommer det i denna studie att forskas kring vad som förhindrar digitaliseringen av valsystemet. All information har samlats in via en litteraturstudie samt en intervju med Valmyndigheten, som ansvarar för att svenska val ska fungera. Utöver detta har valdeltagare kontaktats via en enkät som har skapats för att samla in valdeltagares ställning till de olika valsystemen som presenteras. / Within this study a potential digitalization of the Swedish electoral system is made. Beyond a research around what a digitalisation of the electoral system means will this study present different digital alternatives to the traditional electoral system. Meanwhile, opinions will be collected from Swedish election participants regarding what election system they prefer and what system they think is the most optimal. Potential benefits and disadvantages for the election participants that could originate from a digitalization of the election system is also a key goal of the study. Finally within this study a research about what prevents a digitalisation will be presented. All the information has been collected through a theory research and an interview with Valmyndigheten, who is responsible for Swedish elections. Beyond the interview and the theory study a survey has been made to collect the voter participators position regarding the different electoral systems presented.

Abstract Purpose The primary and initial aim of the research paper is to highlight the automation and digitalization in the supply chain management of textile industry. The context compared traditional and digitalized supply chain in the textile industry for digitalization. Research (Methodology/Design) The researcher adopted a qualitative approach to conduct the research on the provided topic of supply chain management. The findings and results of the research are provided based on the structured interviews conducted by the researchers. The evidence-based results will be used for porbing out the basic problems and future recommendations. Findings The finding of the research stated that a variety of challenges was being faced by the textile industry in achieving the supply chain goals and objectives utilizing traditional methods of processing. Based on the reviews presented by interview participants, the traditional model implemented in the textile industry was not strong enough and the industry faces issues and challenges. The modern models, techniques, and methods are presented in order to tackle the issues being faced by the textile industry. The research paper argues that the implementation of modern and innovative textile technology should be ensured to speed up the SCM mechanism. Value/worth The study reflected and presented useful and deep insight regarding the comparison of traditional and modern supply chain management. The digitalization that occurred in the textile industry is also highlighted in the research paper. The research also proposed a modern model and technique of supply chain that can be implemented in the textile supply chain in order to enhance the overall supply chain process. Keywords – Textile industry, Supply Chain, Digitalization, Mobility, Inbound Logistics, Outbound Logistics

Background: Knowledge within organizations can play a vital role for organizational development. The role of sharing knowledge in public organizations by means of the use of information systems have not been studied to a larger extent. During 2016 the thirteen municipalities within Region Jönköping’s län adhered to a so-called digital agenda to develop the municipal organizations and service delivery. One of the goals of the digital agenda was to increase knowledge sharing by digital means between municipalities.  Purpose: The purpose of the thesis was to investigate how knowledge sharing practices taking place between municipalities in region Jönköping’s län. The authors performed a pilot case study in the educational department within three municipalities.  Method: This study based on qualitative research and data were gathered through semi-structured interviews and analyzed according to the conventional content analysis. Semi-structured interviews were performed based on the theoretical frameworks of Nonaka’s Model of Knowledge Management, which resulted in an interview guide with open-ended questions. Conventional content was used for qualitative data analysis.  Conclusion: According to our analysis we have found that knowledge sharing in public organization is generally seen as one of the most important elements that should be wisely managed. Collaboration in public sector basically depend on the so many things and it starts with the government initiative but ends with public awareness. It is also very important that organizations can manage knowledge resources more successfully if employees are willingly to share their knowledge with colleagues. People of organizations are quite comfortable with collaborative technologies because the advance of the internet and related technologies. In the public sector worker or employees should motivated, get more encouragement and support by the leaders.

This thesis is looking at analysis of current level of digital transformation in companies from two geographical areas: Catalunya and the rest of Spain. In order to compare data obtained in same way, a concept of simple digital index needed to be designed. This index was calculated and used on companies from both geographical areas, followed by further analysis of individual index determinants.

The aim of this study is to contribute with knowledge from a close teachers’ perspective on how teachers' considerations and choice of digital artefactsfor teaching are related to didactic beliefs that are shaped and changed over time in teacher's professional life. A thematic life history approach is used in combination with a socio-cultural perspective and didactic starting points. Life story interviews with six high school teachers from three Swe-dish schools constitute the empirical material that results in individual life history constructions about digitalization. The participating teachers have what is referred to as digital didactics, which focus on the teachers' competence to make didactic considerations and the choice of digital artefacts according to the needs that exist according to the target group for the teaching, subject content and surrounding envi-ronmental and time aspects. The findings of the study indicate that teachers have prominent didactic beliefs that are the hub for consideration and choice of digital resources. These can be understood as individual but also in a larger collective context. Teachers’ didactic beliefs are motivated by three dimensions, which are the teachers' subject matter, the desire to help the students and the personal satisfaction. The cognitive, historical and physical contexts are constantly changing due to the rapid development of digitalization and the didactic choices have been expanded with more opportunities but also greater chal-lenges. Didactic choices of digital artefacts can be divided into general-di-dactic choices, subject- and program-didactic choices and choices linked to didactic beliefs and experience. The contribution of this study is that teachers' digital didactics is based on teacher's didactic beliefs, which are formed in a historical, cultural and social context that influences the didactic present and the future. A school with digital artefacts is part of an ever-available global digital arena. The study contributes with a new model of an extended didactic triangle that visualizes teachers’ digital didactics where the teacher and the didactic belief are prominent.

The purpose of this study was to gain a deeper understanding of the patient’s perspective regarding social interactions in video healthcare meetings. Social presence theory was used in the context of how video calls can result in vital aspects of social interactions disappearing and how that can affect the outcome of a doctor consultation in contrast to physical meetings. A qualitative method with semi-structured interviews was applied to this study. This study included 7 participants with similar age range from 26-36 years old including both genders. This study resulted in many different views and perspectives whereas some participants found it harder to communicate virtually whereas others did not think that social interactions was not even an important factor. The conclusion that could be made from this study is that virtual healthcare meetings are good depending on which context they are used for. Furthermore, the doctor cannot always get the full picture because the camera creates a psychological distance which makes it harder for the doctor to observe as much as he/she can in a physical setting which can lead to many signals and cues missing out.