The construction industry is a very traditional sector. The construction supply chain is very complex and fragmented since every project is site-based and unique. The distinctive nature of the construction industry is its heavy reliance on subcontracting. A common practice in the industry is to organize projects with a tier of subcontractors working for a main contractor. Since it is a knowledge-i

Title: Aligning Inventory with Strategic Priorities Across Factory Boundaries – More than moving plates Authors: Lisa Johansson and Johanna Weber Supervisors: Jan Olhager, Professor at Engineering Logistics, Faculty of Engineering(LTH) at Lund University Alexandra Kristensson, Head of S&OP, GPHE at Alfa Laval AB Examiner: Louise Bildsten, Senior Lecturer at Engineering Logistics, Faculty of

Abstract Title: How can ASSA ABLOY develop its M&A analysis with regard to supply chain synergies? Authors: Axel Johnsson and Erik Hellberg Supervisor: Andreas Norrman Examiner: Louise Bildsten Background: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are majorly conducted with the ambition and endeavour of realizing synergies, thereby enabling the merged corporation to generate greater value compared Supply chain synergy analysis – A framework for operational M&A BY AXEL JOHNSSON & ERIK HELLBERG (May 2025) Potential synergistic effects are crucial to the decision of whether M&A transactions should be completed or not, and could be the difference between a failed and successful deal. This is why the study has produced a framework for comprehensive and accurate supply chain synergy

As climate change and unsustainable waste practices present major global challenges, effective waste management in developing countries becomes critically important. In South Africa, organic waste constitutes a significant share of general waste and is often landfilled, contributing to methane emissions and serious health risks for the population. In response, the Western Cape province has introdu

This thesis investigates cost inefficiencies within the inbound logistics operations of Roam Electric, a Nairobi-based electric vehicle manufacturer. As Kenya’s electric vehicle market expands, managing logistics costs becomes increasingly critical for local firms navigating infrastructural, regulatory and operational challenges. This research adopts a holistic single-case study approach and devel

This master thesis investigates the internal efficiency of Reverse Logistics (RL) processes within the company Ecophon Saint-Gobain, focusing on the reuse of acoustic panels as part of the company's Circular Economy (CE) initiatives. The study addresses three key research questions: (1) identifying inefficiencies in Ecophon's current RL process, (2) quantifying and evaluating internal RL e

Helsingborg arbetar aktivt med att öka cykling som ett hållbart transportalternativ. Cyklisters framkomlighet kan dock hindras av långa födröjningar vid trafiksignaler, vilket undersöks i denna rapport. Rapporten bygger på fältobservationer vid tre signalreglerade korsningar i staden – Olympia, Gåsebäck och Knutpunkten – och analyserar hur signalernas utformning, trafikflöden och cyklisternas beteHelsingborg is actively working to increase cycling as a sustainable transport alternative. However, cyclists’ accessibility can be hindered by long delays at traffic signals, which is investigated in this report. The report is based on field observations at three signal-controlled intersections in the city – Olympia, Gåsebäck and Knutpunkten – and analyses how the design of the signals, traffic f

Bakgrund: Aktivitetsbalans är viktigt för hälsan. Rapporter slår larm om ökad ohälsa bland studenter vid svenska universitet. Höga krav på prestation, lågt inflytande över studiesituationen, hög studiebörda och ansträngd ekonomi påverkade studenters hälsa negativt och skapade aktivitetsobalans. Inom Arbetsterapeututbildningen finns ett brett innehåll i kurserna kring aktivitetsbalans. Författarna Background: Occupational balance is important for health. Alarming reports indicates an increase of ill health among students at Swedish universities. High demands on performance, low influence over the study situation, high study load and strained finances, negatively affected students’ health and created occupational imbalance. Within Occupational Therapy education, there is a wide range of cont

This master’s thesis explores the design of monopile foundations for a conceptual offshore wind farm in the Golfo de Cádiz, Spain. It uses a one-dimensional (1D) finite element (FE) modeling approach, based on the PISA-study. With the PISAstudy, new design models are available, which replace the traditionally used p-y method. A central part of this thesis is the Abaqus software, which is used to m

Following the discontinuation of LIBOR, the interest rate market has transitioned to backward-looking benchmarks such as SOFR. Unlike traditional forward-looking rates like LIBOR, SOFR is set in arrears, which affects the pricing methods of derivatives linked to these benchmarks. This thesis studies the impact of this transition on the pricing and calibration of caps within the Hull-White framewor

Denna kandidatuppsats undersöker hur digitala möten påverkar kommunikation och samarbete inom remote-first-företag. I takt med att arbetslivet blivit alltmer digitaliserat, särskilt efter pan-demin, har digitala möten etablerat sig som en central del av det dagliga arbetet. Uppsatsen syftar till att belysa hur denna förändring påverkar de anställdas sätt att samarbeta och kommunicera samt vilka ut

The master’s thesis focuses on Gamified Green Information Systems (IS). It explores how gamified green IS influence employee behaviour and the motivational factors encouraging environmentally sustainable practices. For this, qualitative research was conducted, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews from seven employees. The data were analysed thematically to conclude to five th

Denna kandidatuppsats utforskar hur vardagliga användare, specifikt icke-experter inom högre utbildning, interagerar med AI-baserade chattbottar genom naturliga språkprompter. Tidigare forskning har främst fokuserat på att förbättra modellernas prestanda och förstå promptmekanismer, men har i liten utsträckning uppmärksammat hur användare utan teknisk expertis upplever och formar dessa interaktionThis bachelor’s thesis explores how everyday users, specifically non-experts in higher education, interact with AI-based chatbots through natural language prompts. While prior research has focused on improving model performance and understanding prompt mechanics, little attention has been given to how users without technical expertise experience and shape these interactions. The study aimed to exp

The bachelor’s thesis explores end-customers’ perceptions regarding the differences between AI-based and human customer service, and the interaction factors that influence their experi-ences. With a focus on customer satisfaction and perceived problem-solving, the study aims at providing recommendations for the development and design of AI chatbots to better meet customer expectations and satisfac

Den växande efterfrågan på hållbara förpackningslösningar har ökat fokus på återvinningsbarhet av plastkomponenter, inklusive plastlock. Graphic Packaging International (GPI) syftar till att göra sina förpackningar mer återvinningsbara. Vissa av deras kunder är dock ännu inte redo att byta från plast till papper. En lovande möjlighet är att göra plastlocket helt avtagbart, vilket möjliggör enklareThe growing demand for sustainable packaging solutions has increased the focus on recyclability of plastic components, including plastic lids. Graphic Packaging International (GPI) aims to make their packaging more recyclable. However, some of their customers are still not ready to switch from plastic to paper yet. One promising opportunity is to make the plastic lid fully removable, allowing easi

Kraftvärmeverk producerar el, och levererar värme till fjärrvärmenätet. Nätets returflöde till dessa verk har generellt en relativt hög temperatur, och det finns idag verksamheter som använder sig av denna returvärme för att värma upp anläggningar och utrymmen som har värmebehov. Det finns en potential att på liknande sätt utnyttja denna för uppvärmning av växthus, vilket utgör en synergimöjlighetCogeneration plants generate electricity and supply heat to the district heating network. The return flow from the network to these plants generally has a relatively high temperature, and there are currently operations that utilize this return heat to warm facilities and spaces with heating needs. There is potential to similarly use this return heat for greenhouse heating, which presents a synergy

Video cameras are widely used for gait-based surveillance systems. However, they raise privacy concerns in sensitive environments such as private homes or restricted areas. As a result, radar-based methods are being explored as a privacy-preserving alternative. These methods are particularly promising with the emergence of high-resolution radar sensors capable of operating effectively in indoor co

To mitigate greenhouse gas emissions resulting from the combustion of fossil fuels in conventional transportation—including vehicles, ships, and aircraft—a wide range of alternative energy sources have been explored, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), methanol, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), biomass, solar energy, hydrogen, fuel cells, and batteries. Among these, battery electric propulsion syst

I det morderna samhället spelar appar en central roll. Detta gäller även på Assa Abloy Entrance Systems, där appar används av tekniker för att installera, underhålla och reparera automatiska dörrar. Just nu utvecklas en app som kommer att ersätta alla nuvarande appar. Bakgrunden till detta examensarbete var att involvera framtida användare i utvecklingsprocessen med målet att förbättra användbApps are a central part of modern society, including technicians at Assa Abloy Entrance systems. They use several apps for installing, maintaining and repairing automatic doors. A new app is currently in development to replace all existing apps. The background of this master’s thesis project was to involve future users in the development process with the aim to enhance usability and work satisfac