by | Jun 2019
Abstract Using a newly developed conceptual framework on “platform-based design of non-assembled products,” the process-industrial applicability of the framework in production and product design was investigated. In a survey of Nordic process industries the research... by | Feb 2019
Describing today’s world by VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) seems to be more appropriate than ever. Leaving aside the question whether or not the acronym could always be used to characterize the prevalent situation because in retrospect the... by | Feb 2019
1 Introduction Next time you switch on your TV or computer display spare a thought for the company who probably produced the liquid crystal display. With over 60% of the global market, the German company Merck is probably not one which would instantly come to mind.... by | Feb 2019
Abstract More and more industrial activities are performed outside of Europe. INSPIRE is a project, that is driven by the European process industry in order to facilitate the relocalization of process industry value chain activities to Europe. Within the project four... by | Feb 2019
Abstract Assessing the sustainability of the innovation portfolio is a particular challenge for industries. The two main issues are the lack of data at the early stage of project development and the high number of ideas and projects that are developed. This paper...