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Popular Abstract in Swedish Måndagen den 16:e april 2001 informerade det amerikanska företaget Cisco, med produkter och tjänster inom nätverk och datakommunikation, att de skulle skriva ned sitt komponentlager med 2,2 miljarder dollar. Detta skedde i samband med en globalt vikande efterfrågan och det som skulle komma att kallas IT-bubblan i folkmun. Investerare och företagsledning ställde sig frågThis dissertation presents a framework for describing, a process for identifying, and a model for evaluating misalignments in the supply chain when varying elements such as structure, processes, and management components. The developed approach makes it possible to address and improve the alignment of supply chain structures, processes, and management components. To further increase knowledge of h

Viral vector-mediated gene transfer utilizing adeno-associated viral vectors has recently entered clinical testing as a novel tool for delivery of therapeutic agents to the brain. Clinical trials in Parkinson's disease using adeno-associated viral vector-based gene therapy have shown the safety of the approach. Further efforts in this area will show if gene-based approaches can rival the therapeut

This chapter focuses on the role and importance of visions in the management of public-sector organizations. The management literature generally defines this rationale as the “mission” of the organization. Mission statements that define an organization are widely believed to be antecedents to the strategic development process. The literature provides a multiplicity of definitions and characteristi

Despite the glimmer of hope provided by the discovery and commercialization of bone morphogenetic protein-2 (BMP-2) as a bone graft substitute, side effects related to the use of supraphysiological doses have hindered its clinical usage. In this study, we compared the osteoinductive potential of BMP-2 homodimer with a heterodimer of BMP-2/7, both delivered via a collagen-hydroxyapatite (CHA) scaff

Seminar date: 30th of May 2018 Course: BUSN79 Business Administration; Degree Project in Accounting and Finance Authors: Oskar Lundin & Valdemar Olin Supervisor: Johan Dergård Keywords: Management control, Professional service firms, Clash of Cultures, Motivational theory, Social psychology theory Purpose: The purpose of this study is to contribute to the knowledge of why the performance o

Title: Global service level targets and stock requirements in the distribution system of a manufacturer of industrial goods Authors: Nils Holmqvist & Hugo Lundholm Supervisors: Johan Marklund, LTH | Lisa Thorsell, Volvo Penta Background: Volvo Penta is facing challenges in inventory management of marine engines in remote markets. Currently, a Make-To-Stock (MTS) strategy is used for specifi

Idag befinner vi oss i den så kallade fjärde industriella revolutionen, ett begrepp myntat av Klaus Schwab som är grundare och styrelseordförande av World Economic Forum. Uppgifter och funktioner som tidigare förlitat sig på den mänskliga arbetskraften kan idag automatiseras och förenklas med hjälp av artificiell intelligens. Inom advokatverksamheten har artificiell intelligens använts som komplem

This study explored how the Swedish Fire and Rescue Service identifies problems and implements necessary actions during complex problem-solving in emergencies, aiming to increase our understanding of this process. Primary and secondary data from large-scale fire events were analyzed, including semistructured interviews and incident reports. The concept of “possibility space” is applied to identify