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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Event Marketing som Marknadsinstrument : En fallstudie om Skanska

Grannesberger, Robin, Petersson, Natalie January 2010 (has links)
As the title insinuate, this essay illustrate Event Marketing as a marketing instrument, and how it can be used as a tool to facilitate brandbuilding and improve relationships. We have come to the understanding that Event Marketing is in the course of constant development. It seems like Event Marketing as a marketing tool is starting to get its well-merited position in the marketing mix throughout the world, since companies and other organisations have realized that Event Marketing is a powerful tool for differentiation. We have also seen that Event Marketing in the business world lately has come to be more important for building and maintaining relationships, as well as carrying marketing messages. In this essay we discuss Event Marketing in three sections; brand, relationships, and customer experience. Among these topics, inter alia Integrated Marketing Communications, Sensory Marketing, and Service-dominant Logic are presented. The three sections are ultimatley supposed to establish a part of the entirety of Event Marketing. This essay is a commission from the building company Skanska in Sweden, with the purpose of throwing a new light on their customer-oriented event Skanskadagen in the south-east district of the Swedish market. We have performed eleven qualitative interviews; nine with management and personnel within Skanska, and two with event managers from two different bureaus in Sweden. As a complement to these interviews, we have studied literature, documents, and articles – with and without a scientific basis. The conclusions and recommendations are presented in chapter 8.
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Sourcing strategies and supplier relationships : A comparative study of manufacturing companies in the Swedish construction and the white goods industries

Håkansson, Fredrik, Johansson, Tomas, Mbanga Missola, Henri January 2009 (has links)
Background: In manufacturing companies purchasing is a great part of the total cost and major suppliers have a decisive role for the company. Therefore it is important to emphasise the selection and relationship with these suppliers to make the organization profitable. Sourcing strategies and supplier relationships are the main elements of supplier management. Purpose: The main goal of this study is to underline the similarities and differences regarding sourcing strategies and supplier relationships among the manufacturers of the two industries in order to identify the best practices and possibilities for knowledge transfer. Methodology: This thesis is a descriptive comparative study that was conducted with a deductive approach. Data was collected by interviews of mainly purchasing managers of our studied companies, annual reports and web pages of the companies. The scientific credibility of this thesis was secured by using many sources and avoiding assumptions. Conclusions: Several similarities and differences have been found between the industries. Furthermore, both industries can learn from each other when it comes to the use of sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.   Suggestions on future research: A more extensive study with more companies in each industry can be made to strengthen our conclusions. Furthermore, scenario simulations can be conducted for the supply of products and see how a manufacturing company can be affected.
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Sourcing strategies and supplier relationships : A comparative study of manufacturing companies in the Swedish construction and the white goods industries

Håkansson, Fredrik, Johansson, Tomas, Mbanga Missola, Henri January 2009 (has links)
<p> </p><p><strong>Background: </strong>In manufacturing companies purchasing is a great part of the total cost and major suppliers have a decisive role for the company. Therefore it is important to emphasise the selection and relationship with these suppliers to make the organization profitable. Sourcing strategies and supplier relationships are the main elements of supplier management.</p><p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The main goal of this study is to underline the similarities and differences regarding sourcing strategies and supplier relationships among the manufacturers of the two industries in order to identify the best practices and possibilities for knowledge transfer.</p><p><strong>Methodology: </strong>This thesis is a descriptive comparative study that was conducted with a deductive approach. Data was collected by interviews of mainly purchasing managers of our studied companies, annual reports and web pages of the companies. The scientific credibility of this thesis was secured by using many sources and avoiding assumptions.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Several similarities and differences have been found between the industries. Furthermore, both industries can learn from each other when it comes to the use of sourcing strategies and supplier relationships.  </p><p><strong>Suggestions on future research: </strong>A more extensive study with more companies in each industry can be made to strengthen our conclusions. Furthermore, scenario simulations can be conducted for the supply of products and see how a manufacturing company can be affected.</p>
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Ständiga förbättringar : Kvalitetsstyrning för anläggningsbranschen / Continual Improvement : Quality control in the construction business

Höglund, Niklas January 2007 (has links)
Arbetet syftar till att undersöka möjligheten att med hjälp av moderna arbetssätt få en arbetsgång med ständiga förbättringar inom anläggningsbranschen. Sökandet sker med hjälp av litteraturstudier kring ISO 9000 och LEAN samt studiebesök vid två företag, Hauler&amp;Loaders Arvikafabriken (Volvo Wheel Loaders AB) samt PartnerTech Karlskoga AB. Detta är företag som under tid arbetat med dessa frågor och som nått goda resultat. Det framkommer att ISO 9000 är mycket öppet och inte detaljstyrande men att det finns vinster att hämta genom nyttjande av standarden. Kunder får en bekräftelse på att företaget i fråga har uppnått en god lägstanivå och det certifierande tredjepartsföretaget kan under externa revisioner hjälpa till att förbättra kvalitetssystemet. LEAN däremot är mer handfast även om det precis som ISO 9000 innehåller en stor del vision och filosofi. Studiebesöken har mynnat ut i ett flertal handfasta arbetsmetoder redo att anpassas för tester inom anläggningsbranschen. Synliggörande och tydlighet genom 5S och visualisering är en bra bas för ett vidare arbete. På detta kan sedan system för små ständiga förbättringar så som taggsystemet (ett system används av Hauler&amp;Loaders Arvikafabriken för att ta om hand medarbetares idéer) användas. Även kvalitetscirklar framstår som ett bra arbetsmönster. Det är viktigt att gradvis bygga kvalitetssystemet från grunden och uppåt. Att direkt försöka bli världsbäst är inte rimligt och ett sådant försök kommer misslyckas. / This survey aims to investigate the possibility of incorporating modern work methods striving towards continual improvements for the construction business. ISO 9000 and LEAN have been studied through literature. Two companies, Hauler&amp;Loaders Arvika (Volvo Wheel Loaders AB) and PartnerTech Karlskoga AB have also been visited in an effort to learn from the ones who have already succeeded. It turns out that ISO 9000 is very open and that it’s not intended to govern the companies quality system in detail. However, there are some aspects of ISO 9000 that should be pointed out. It works as a guarantee for the customers ensuring that the company has reached at least the level of quality control needed for the certification. The certification also requires audits by third party companies during which help and input can be received. LEAN on the other hand, is more resolute even though it, just like ISO 9000 contains a lot of vision and philosophy. The study visits has turned out to reveal several resolute work methods ready to be adapted for the construction business. Visualisation and 5S has turned out being a good basis for continued work. Based on these practises it will then be possible to add further systems for small continual improvements. Quality control circles also appear as a good method. It’s important to gradually build the quality system. Trying to become a world champion at once isn’t reasonable and bound to failure.
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Permanent plastic formwork - An early study of a new production method / Kvarsittande plastform - En första studie av en ny produktionsmetod

Fridh, Sara, Johansson, Henrik January 2013 (has links)
Det här examensarbetet är ett avslutande arbete på utbildningen Högskoleingenjör Byggnadsteknik på Linköpings universitet. Examensarbetet genomfördes i samarbete med Skanska Hus i Linköping där en studie kring en ny typ av formsättningsmetod med kvarsittande form för grunddetaljer utfördes. Metoden innebar att arbetsmoment inkluderande nedtagning och rengöring som normalt ingår vid traditionell formsättning eliminerades. Företaget efterfrågade en undersökning av den nya metoden för att se om den är att föredra i kommande projekt. Rapporten inriktades på studier kring tidsvinst, ekonomisk påverkan och arbetsmiljöpåverkan. Den teoretiska referensramen behandlar förutsättningar och begrepp som ingår vid skapandet av en produktionskalkyl och hur en alternativkalkyl för val av produktionsmetod utförs. Hur exponering av damm, tunga lyft, buller, vibrationer och andra vanligt förkommande förhållanden på en byggarbetsplats påverkar yrkesarbetaren tas upp och hur de kan förebyggas genom rätt val av material och produktionsmetod. I den här studien valdes en traditionell form av plywood och virke som den metod som den nya formsättningsmetoden jämförs emot. Kalkyler upprättades för de båda metoderna och intervjuer genomfördes med inblandade parter för att bedöma hur arbetsmiljön påverkades av den nya kvarsittande plastformen. Resultatet av studien visade att den nya formsättningsmetoden innebar tidsvinster, var ekonomiskt lönsam och bidrog till förbättrad arbetsmiljö på byggarbetsplatsen.
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Perspectives on RFID Readiness : A Comparative Analysis Between Skanska and Datema

Charupa, Thanaporn January 2009 (has links)
In global supply chain management, radio frequency identification RFID has emerged within the last decade and became a superior technology for information storage. However, the technology has not yet been widely accepted or used in comparison to the barcode. The underlying interest is to explore RFID technology, to understand the benefits and drawback that this innovation brings. Once functionality and application comprehension is overviewed, specific models such as SWOT analysis, Real Option Theory, Technology Push-Pull model and RFID Implementation stages can be applied to evaluate a firm’s RFID readiness. The findings are based on two Swedish case companies Skanska Maskin AB and Datema. Information from the case companies are consolidated and aggregated to analyze and derive the methods used to discover the firm’s ability to adopt RFID. The analysis will discuss the factors involved with the technology and recommendations for future studies are given.
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Erfarenhetsåterföring för mark- och anläggningsarbeten inom Skanska BoKlok / Experience feedback within earthworks and construction work in Skanska BoKlok

Lundberg, Sofie, Gunnarsson, Samuel January 2015 (has links)
En fungerade erfarenhetsåterföring leder till effektivare och lönsammare processer. Det är i synnerhet viktigt för Skanska och Ikeas industrialiserade bostadskoncept BoKlok, där samma typ av arbeten ständigt upprepar sig. Skanska har ett verktyg för erfarenhetsåterföring som de kallar Normallägen och beskriver olika arbetsmoment i text och video. Arbetet pågår med att utvidga innehållet för Normallägen och i dagsläget finns inga för markarbeten inom BoKlok. Syftet är att undersöka hur erfarenhetsåterföringen fungerar idag och vad som fungerar mindre bra i projekten. Finns det erfarenheter som kan användas som underlag till framtida Normallägen. Arbetet bygger på intervjuer, litteraturstudier och information från Skanska och BoKloks intranät. Resultaten visar att den erfarenhetsåterföring som sker idag oftast är muntlig mellan arbetsledningen på olika projekt och där kunskapen är personrelaterad. Det ska enligt Skanskas arbetssätt genomföras ett erfarenhetsåterföringsmöte efter avslutat projekt men så är inte alltid fallet. Projekteringen har visat sig vara bristfällig och ofta har arbetet påbörjats utan färdigställda bygghandlingar. Handlingarnas innehåll och kvalitet varierar vilket orsakar högre kostnader i slutändan. Flera lösningar har presenterats som underlag till fler Normallägen. Det finns dock ett behov av att på ett smidigt sätt samla in idéer och erfarenheter då få lösningar idag kommer Normallägesgruppen till handa. / Well‐functioning knowledge transfer leads to more efficient and profitable processes within organizations due to the establishment of “best practicises” serving as guidelines for present and forthcoming projects. Within the industrial construction concept BoKlok, an assembly line process where the same construction is constantly repeated, Skanska and Ikea share this particular need. The tool presently used by the Skanska organization for knowledge transfer is Normallägen, describing “best practice” work processes in video and text. This concept is now set to expand to the BoKlok ground planning which currently lacks proper knowledge transfer. This thesis aims to identify/investigate the knowledge transfer process within the BoKlok concept. Is there any “best practices” to be used as future references so called Normallägen? The thesis is built upon a case study and a theoretical study of literature in conjunction with information from the Skanska and BoKlok intranet. The case study consists of interviews with organization members with a variety of positions at Skanska. Our results show that the current transfer of knowledge within BoKlok projects’ mostly is passed on by word of mouth between the management at different projects where knowledge is limited in person. According to the Skanska regulations every finalized project should have a final meeting regarding the follow up of knowledge transfer but this isn’t always the case. Construction planning is shown to be inadequate and most often the construction is started without the final construction plans. These plans also vary in substance and quality resulting in higher expenses in the end. Several suggestions/solutions have been given as a foundation for more “best practices” (Normallägen). There is however a need for a seamlessly integrated way of collecting all these ideas, experiences and “best practices” since few are reaching the “best practice” group within Skanska (Normallägesgruppen).
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Standard Operating Procedures at Skanska : Standardization and continuous improvementin the construction industry

Bergerova, Katarina January 2010 (has links)
The construction industry has faced severe criticism against its inefficiency, high costs and insufficient quality. Besides, the building branch is one of the most dangerous occupations.Skanska Sverige AB runs an international project focused mainly on improving safety, increasing overall process efficiency and providing customers higher value. A part of this project are Standard operating procedures. These are supposed to be the best practices known at the company and should be used on sites as stepwise work instructions.The purpose of this study was to study the creation of Standard operating procedures and to propose a model for continuous improvement of the Standard operating procedures.A theoretical review concerning standards, standardization and continuous improvement is presented.Four case studies were conducted in the thesis in order to clarify what and how to improve. The case studies show that inspiration can be taken from organizations within or outside the building trade. An important new element in Standard operating procedures would be a risk analysis. The risk evaluation corresponds with Skanska´s safety strives. In order to guarantee that a Standard operating procedure really contains the best practice, the process of continuous improvement has to be well managed. The process can be stimulated by the implementation and improvement management at “Väg och anläggning” Skanska.Based on the empirical study and the theoretical framework, a model illustrating continuous improvement is proposed. The never ending life spiral of a Standard operating procedure involves all the organizational levels. The model demonstrates that small stepwise improvements are more cost efficient than large radical changes.Advantages and risks connected to the continuous improvement are described. The benefits would be both monetary and non-monetary. The key success factor of continuous improvement is the proper implementation of Standard operating procedures since it is up to individuals to keep continuous improvement alive. Both the managers on different levels and workmen must be trained and their importance in continuous improvement process must be deep rooted in their thinking. Proper training and excellent leadership would diminish worker´s resistance and prevent an unwanted phase-out.Finally, Skanska is encouraged to trust its own research. The formal content of Standard operating procedures is good enough for launching.
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Ekologisk hållbarhet

Lehtinen, Emma January 2020 (has links)
Detta examensarbetet är baserat på fallstudier av byggföretag som verkar i Sverige, Europa och USA. Fokuset i fallstudierna var att undersöka hur tre byggföretag applicerar och översätter de globala målen i sin verksamhet och hur det fungerar i det praktiska arbetet. Studien var koncetrerad på begrepp som hållbarhet och ekologisk hållbarhet tillsammans med Agenda 2030 - de globala målen. Begreppen behandlades genom att titta noggrannare på hur de som mål kan tolkas, översättas och verka i praktiken beroende på personens expertis och yrke. Begreppet hållbarhet, ekologiskt hållbarhet förklarades och tolkades på många varierande sätt i uppsatsen och begreppet var öppet för tolkning genom hela uppsatsen. Varje företags hemsida blev granskad och analysen baserades på hur företagen skrev om hållbarhet, de globala målen och hur begreppet ekologisk hållbarhet fungerade i företagens praktiska verksamhet. Företagen i fallstudierna var NCC AB, Peab AB och Skanska AB. Syftet med studien var att få en inblick över hur företagen applicerar, använder och arbetar med begreppen hållbarhet, ekologisk hållbarhet och de globala målen. Intervjuerna var baserad på frågor som rörde varje enskilt företag och hur deras hållbarhetsarbete ter sig i praktiken. Varje förtags representant hade en specifik hållbarhetsposition på vardera företag. Intervjuerna skedde via nätet på grund av den rådande Covid-19 situationen. En ökad kunskap om hur vi ska hantera och arbeta med ekologisk hållbarhet är en viktig aspekt som behöver utvecklas och förbättras inom byggd miljö och arkitekturen för att kunna förbättra våra bostäder och verksamheter ute i samhället. I syfte att skapa en bättre inne och utemiljö för människan och naturen. Jag använde mig av visualiseringar och tabeller för att få läsaren att lättare förstå de nya begrepp som finns med i uppsatsen som hjälper läsaren att förstå vad jag tycker och vad det är företaget berättar. / This bachelor thesis is based on case studies of construction companies that operate in Sweden, Europe and the US. The focus of the studies was how these three Swedish construction companies apply and translate global environmental goals in their work. Hence, the study concentrated on the global concepts of sustainability, ecological sustainability and Agenda 2030. These concepts underwent a close analysis concerning how they can be interpreted, translated and become operational in practice depending on different expertise and profession. Based on this analysis, the concepts of sustainability and ecological sustainability were interpreted to some potential understandings to be used in this study.To analyse how the three Swedish construction companies understand and promote environmental goals, each company’s website were analysed regarding the concept of sustainability, ecological sustainability and comprehensive global goals in the field of construction. The companies included were NCC AB, Peab AB and Skanska AB. The purpose of the study was to gain knowledge about how these companies work with sustainability and act on new environmental goals. In addition, three representatives for each company were interviewed based on questions that related to the company’s work with sustainability. The interviews aimed at acquiring further knowledge on each company’s work with sustainability. Due to the spread of the COVID-19, the representatives were interviewed online.An increased knowledge of how to manage and work with ecological sustainability is an important aspect that needs to be developed and improved in the field of built environment and architecture in order to improve our homes and activities in the community. In order to create a better indoor and outdoor environment for man and nature, it’s necessary to improve the work behind ecological sustainability. In this study, visualisations and tables help the reader to understand the concepts used in this study.
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Energieffektivisering av rekordårens flerbostadshus

Nilsson, Ted, Jansson, Johan January 2011 (has links)
Sandviksvägen 38 är ett av många flerbostadshus byggt under åren 1961 – 1975, de så kallade rekordårens bostäder. Byggnaden står inför en omfattande renovering, och då finns det samtidigt goda möjligheter att minska byggnadens energiförbrukning. I studien undersöks och beskrivs ett antal av de åtgärder som kan genomföras. Målet är att föreslå åtgärdspaket för att minska byggnadens specifika energiförbrukning med 20 respektive 50 procent jämfört med dagens användning. Energiberäkningar av åtgärderna har genomförts med programmet VIP-Energy och en enklare form av LCC-analys har genomförts för att undersöka investeringarnas totala energibesparingspotential. Resultatet kan användas som underlag vid en eventuell investeringsberäkning. / Sandviksvägen 38 is one of many apartment buildings built during the years 1961 - 1975. The building faces a major renovation, which provides good opportunities to reduce building energy consumption. The study examines and describes energy saving actions that can be implemented. The goal is to propose actions that reduce the building's specific energy consumption by 20 or 50 percent compared to current use. Energy calculations of the actions have been examined with the program VIP-Energy and a simpler form of LCC-analysis have been performed to examine the actions total energy saving potential. The result can be used as a basis for future investment calculations.

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