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Kurdve, M., Bird, A. & Laage-Hellman, J. (2020). Establishing SME–university collaboration through innovation support programmes. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, 31(8), 1583-1604
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2020 (English)In: Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, ISSN 1741-038X, E-ISSN 1758-7786, Vol. 31, no 8, p. 1583-1604Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose: The research purpose is to analyse when and how innovation support programmes (ISPs) can affect collaboration between universities and established small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). The paper specifically considers SME’s absorptive capacity. Design/methodology/approach: A Swedish research centre is studied in the context of innovation support and two of its SME-ISPs are examined with regards to industry–university collaboration and impact on firm innovation capabilities. Data collection and analysis are performed, using interviews, survey answers, document search and reflectional analysis to evaluate processes and effects of the centre and the programmes. Findings: A developed research centre, integrated into both academia and industry, can support translational collaboration and promote SME innovation absorptive capacity. The action learning elements and the organisational development approaches used when coaching in the ISPs contribute to the SMEs internal absorption capacity and collaborational skills. Organising collaboration into ISPs can provide a relational path to future collaboration with universities, which, for example start with student projects. Research limitations/implications: The study, though limited to one Swedish region, adds to empirical innovation research as it connects industry–university collaboration and absorptive capacity to organisational learning. Practical implications: The empirical results indicate possible long-term gains for industry and universities in building collaborative innovation into SME-ISPs. Originality/value: The contribution of this study pertains to the practice of innovation support for established SMEs with the inclusion of absorption capacity and collaborative innovation development.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2020
Keywords
Industry–university collaboration, Innovation, Organisational development, Production system management development, SMEs, Software engineering, Absorption capacity, Collaborative innovation, Design/methodology/approach, Innovation research, Organisational learning, Small and medium-sized enterprise, University collaborations, Industrial management
National Category
Other Engineering and Technologies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-52891 (URN)10.1108/JMTM-09-2018-0309 (DOI)000570771800001 ()2-s2.0-85090948744 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2020-12-21 Created: 2020-12-21 Last updated: 2020-12-22Bibliographically approved
Söderlund, C., Eriksson, Y., Florin, U., Kurdve, M. & Harlin, U. (2020). Visuell Management, smart kommunikation och design: Tavlor för visuell styrning, planering, uppföljning och i förbättringsarbetet. Mälardalen University
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2020 (Swedish)Book (Other (popular science, discussion, etc.))
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Mälardalen University, 2020. p. 74
Series
Mälardalen University Living Lab@ IPR PressMälardalen University Living Lab Press
National Category
Design
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-52194 (URN)9789174854527 (ISBN)
Available from: 2020-10-30 Created: 2020-10-30 Last updated: 2023-10-20Bibliographically approved
Shahbazi, S., Kurdve, M., Zackrisson, M., Jönsson, C. & Anna-runa, K. (2019). Comparison of Four Environmental Assessment Tools in Swedish Manufacturing: a case study. Sustainability, 11(7), Article ID 2173.
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2019 (English)In: Sustainability, E-ISSN 2071-1050, Vol. 11, no 7, article id 2173Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

To achieve sustainable development goals, it is essential to include the industrial system. There are sufficient numbers of tools and methods for measuring, assessing and improving the quality, productivity and efficiency of production, but the number of tools and methods for environmental initiatives on the shop floor is rather low. Incorporating environmental considerations into production and performance management systems still generally involves a top-down approach aggregated for an entire manufacturing plant. Green lean studies have been attempting to fill this gap to some extent, but the lack of detailed methodologies and practical tools for environmental manufacturing improvement on the shop floor is still evident. This paper reports on the application of four environmental assessment tools commonly used among Swedish manufacturing companies—Green Performance Map (GPM), Environmental Value Stream Mapping (EVSM), Waste Flow Mapping (WFM), and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)—to help practitioners and scholars to understand the different features of each tool, so in turn the right tool(s) can be selected according to particular questions and the industrial settings. Because there are some overlap and differences between the tools and a given tool may be more appropriate to a situation depending on the question posed, a combination of tools is suggested to embrace different types of data collection and analysis to include different environmental impacts for better prioritization and decision-making.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2019
National Category
Environmental Management
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-38519 (URN)10.3390/su11072173 (DOI)000466551600350 ()
Projects
INNOFACTURE - innovative manufacturing development
Available from: 2018-02-02 Created: 2018-02-02 Last updated: 2020-10-29Bibliographically approved
Kurdve, M., Harlin, U., Hallin, M., Söderlund, C., Berglund, M., Florin, U. & Landström, A. (2019). Designing visual management in manufacturing from a user perspective. Paper presented at 29th CIRP Design Conference 2019, 08-10 May 2019, Póvoa de Varzim, Portgal. Procedia CIRP, 84, 886-891
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2019 (English)In: Procedia CIRP, Vol. 84, p. 886-891Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Many organisations use daily meetings, whiteboards and an information system for employee intra-communication. While Operation Management research is often management centred, Human Centred Design, instead, takes a user’s perspective. This research aims to reflect upon and describe a method, applied in practice in a double case study within manufacturing, on how to (re-)design meetings and visual management boards, and what type of information and key performance indicators are most relevant for the personnel. The paper proposes a lean Kata-improvement inspired design method, which takes the personnel’s perspective on design of daily visual management.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2019
Keywords
Visualisation daily meetings daily visual management performance measurment
National Category
Human Computer Interaction
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-46289 (URN)10.1016/j.procir.2019.04.310 (DOI)000566943700144 ()2-s2.0-85076775650 (Scopus ID)
Conference
29th CIRP Design Conference 2019, 08-10 May 2019, Póvoa de Varzim, Portgal
Available from: 2019-12-11 Created: 2019-12-11 Last updated: 2023-02-23Bibliographically approved
Sjögren, P., Fagerström, B., Kurdve, M. & Lechler, T. (2019). Opportunity discovery in initiated and emergent change requests. Design Science, 5, Article ID e5.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Opportunity discovery in initiated and emergent change requests
2019 (English)In: Design Science, E-ISSN 2053-4701, Vol. 5, article id e5Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

When a change request is raised in an engineering project an ad hoc team often forms to manage the request. Prior research shows that practitioners often view engineering changes in a risk-averse manner. As a project progresses the cost of changes increases. Therefore, avoiding changes is reasonable. However, a risk-averse perspective fails to recognize that changes might harbor discoverable and exploitable opportunities. In this research, we investigated how practitioners of ad hoc teams used practices and praxes aimed at discovering and exploiting opportunities in engineering change requests. A single case study design was employed using change request records and practitioner interviews from an engineering project. 87 engineering change requests were analyzed with regards to change triggers, time-to-decision and rejection rate. In total, 25 opportunities were discovered and then 17 exploited. Three practices and six praxes were identified, used by practitioners to discover and exploit opportunities. Our findings emphasize the importance of the informal structure of ad hoc teams, to aid in opportunity discovery. The informal structure enables cross-hierarchal discussions and draws on the proven experience of the team members. Thus, this research guides project managers and presumptive ad hoc teams in turning engineering changes into successful opportunities.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
CAMBRIDGE UNIV PRESS, 2019
Keywords
engineering change management, deviation management, uncertainty management, projects-as-practice approach
National Category
Other Engineering and Technologies
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-42983 (URN)10.1017/dsj.2019.4 (DOI)000460675300001 ()2-s2.0-85065029288 (Scopus ID)
Projects
INNOFACTURE - innovative manufacturing development
Available from: 2019-03-29 Created: 2019-03-29 Last updated: 2023-05-04Bibliographically approved
Shahbazi, S., Wiktorsson, M. & Kurdve, M. (2019). Using the Green Performance Map: Towards material efficiency measurement. In: Luitzen De Boer and Poul Houman Andersen (Ed.), Sustainable Operations Management: (pp. 247-269). UK: Palgrave Macmillan
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2019 (English)In: Sustainable Operations Management / [ed] Luitzen De Boer and Poul Houman Andersen, UK: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019, p. 247-269Chapter in book (Refereed)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
UK: Palgrave Macmillan, 2019
National Category
Environmental Management
Research subject
Energy- and Environmental Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-38517 (URN)10.1007/978-3-319-93212-5_13 (DOI)2-s2.0-85063476072 (Scopus ID)978-3-319-93212-5 (ISBN)
Available from: 2018-02-02 Created: 2018-02-02 Last updated: 2022-11-09Bibliographically approved
Landström, A., Almström, P., Winroth, M., Andersson, C., Öberg, A., Kurdve, M., . . . Zackrisson, M. (2018). A life cycle approach to business performance measurement systems. In: Procedia Manufacturing: . Paper presented at 8th Swedish Production Symposium, SPS 2018, 16 May 2018 through 18 May 2018 (pp. 126-133). Elsevier B.V.
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2018 (English)In: Procedia Manufacturing, Elsevier B.V. , 2018, p. 126-133Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

Virtually every company has implemented a Business Performance Measurement System (BPMS) with the purpose of monitoring production and business performance and to execute the corporate strategy at all levels in a company. The purpose of this article is to shed light on common pitfalls related to the practical use of BPMS and further to present a life cycle model with the purpose of introducing structured approach to avoiding the pitfalls. The article contributes to further development of the BPMS life cycle concept and practical examples of how it can be used.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier B.V., 2018
Keywords
Business performance measurement systems, KPI-life cycle, Performance indicators
National Category
Mechanical Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-43505 (URN)10.1016/j.promfg.2018.06.066 (DOI)000547903500017 ()2-s2.0-85065674702 (Scopus ID)
Conference
8th Swedish Production Symposium, SPS 2018, 16 May 2018 through 18 May 2018
Available from: 2019-05-28 Created: 2019-05-28 Last updated: 2020-11-02Bibliographically approved
Kurdve, M. (2018). Digital assembly instruction system design with green lean perspective-Case study from building module industry. Procedia CIRP, 72, 762-767
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Digital assembly instruction system design with green lean perspective-Case study from building module industry
2018 (English)In: Procedia CIRP, ISSN 2212-8271, E-ISSN 2212-8271, Vol. 72, p. 762-767Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Manual “easy jobs” need to be efficient, standardised and quality assured to remain competitive against automated production. Digitalised work instructions offer an opportunity to support standardisation and quality assurance for manual work tasks in industry. Inspired by axiomatic design this study aims at selecting design of lean methods and equipment for digital assembly instructions and standardised work. Literature regarding standardised work and green lean production system is applied in a case study. Interviews, observations and green lean equipment design methods are used to conclude system requirements of a digital work instruction-system designed for assembly of modular buildings at Husmuttern AB.

Keywords
Green LeanSocial sustainabilityAssemblyDigital instructionsAxiomatic design
National Category
Engineering and Technology Computer Systems
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-41732 (URN)10.1016/j.procir.2018.03.118 (DOI)000526120800129 ()2-s2.0-85049584915 (Scopus ID)2212-8271 (ISSN) (ISBN)
Projects
XPRES - Excellence in Production ResearchMITC - MÃlardalen Industrial Technology Center
Available from: 2018-12-18 Created: 2018-12-18 Last updated: 2020-10-22Bibliographically approved
Sjögren, P., Fagerström, B., Kurdve, M. & Callavik, M. (2018). Managing emergent changes: ad hoc teams' praxis and practices. International Journal of Managing Projects in Business/Emerald, 11(4), 1086-1104
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2018 (English)In: International Journal of Managing Projects in Business/Emerald, ISSN 1753-8378, E-ISSN 1753-8386, Vol. 11, no 4, p. 1086-1104Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore how emergent changes are handled in research and development (R&D) projects. R&D projects' business potential lies in their exploration of the unknown; conversely, this makes them uncertain endeavours, prone to emergent changes. Design/methodology/approach Uses a single-case-study design, based on a projects-as-practice perspective and a soft systems methodology (SSM) analysis, to map how ad hoc R&D teams handle emergent changes, specifically the solution identification and assessment phase and the implementation plan. An R&D project in the power industry, involving over 250 engineers, was analysed. Findings This paper shows how emergent changes are handled differently from initiated changes during the decision-making phase. The system analysis shows that the most critical factors for managing these changes are: collective reflection between project parties; and including experienced engineers in implementation-plan reviews. Practical implications The results are of relevance both to R&D managers aiming to improve team performance and to general project management. Informal notions of emergent changes can be formalised in the change request process. Weaknesses in the project team's organisation are highlighted, and details of how of how to mitigate these are provided. Originality/value Combines engineering-design and project-management research on emergent changes, adding to the former regarding people-organisational and strategic issues. Furthers understanding of the projects-as-practice approach and emergent change (deviations) handling by ad hoc teams in a project environment. SSM has not previously been used to explore aspects of projects-as-practice, and this is a novel way of adding to the body of knowledge on project praxis and practise.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LTD, 2018
Keywords
Project management, Research and development, Emergent change, Soft systems methodology, Ad hoc teams
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-40561 (URN)10.1108/IJMPB-12-2017-0163 (DOI)000441516600012 ()2-s2.0-85049525820 (Scopus ID)
Projects
INNOFACTURE - innovative manufacturing development
Available from: 2018-08-30 Created: 2018-08-30 Last updated: 2020-10-20Bibliographically approved
Shahbazi, S., Jönsson, C., Wiktorsson, M., Kurdve, M. & Bjelkemyr, M. (2018). Material efficiency measurement: Swedish case studies. Journal of Cleaner Production, 181, 17-32
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2018 (English)In: Journal of Cleaner Production, ISSN 0959-6526, E-ISSN 1879-1786, Vol. 181, p. 17-32Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

A major factor in the continued deterioration of the global environment is unsustainable management of resources that includes the type and quantity of resources consumed and manufactured as well as the subsequent generation and treatment of wasted materials. Improved material efficiency (ME) in manufacturing is key to reducing resource consumption levels and improving waste management initiatives. However, ME must be measured, and related goals must be broken down into performance indicators for manufacturing companies. This paper aims to improve ME in manufacturing using a structured model for ME performance measurements. We present a set of ME key performance indicators (ME-KPIs) at the individual company and lower operational levels based on empirical studies and a structured literature review. Our empirical findings are based on data collected on the performance indicators and material and waste flows of nine manufacturing companies located in Sweden. The proposed model categorizes ME-KPIs into the following categories: productive input materials, auxiliary input materials, output products, and residual output materials. These categories must be measured equally to facilitate the measurement, assessment, improvement and reporting of material consumption and waste generation in a manufacturing context. Required qualities for ME-KPI suggested in literature are also discussed, and missing indicators are identified. Most of the identified ME-KPIs measure quality- and cost-related factors, while end-of-life scenarios, waste segregation and the environmental effects of waste generation and material consumption are not equally measured. Additionally, ME-KPIs must also be connected to pre-determined goals and that defining or revising ME-KPIs requires communication with various external and internal actors to increase employees’ awareness and engagement.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Elsevier, 2018
National Category
Environmental Management
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-38518 (URN)10.1016/j.jclepro.2018.01.215 (DOI)000428483100003 ()2-s2.0-85042354105 (Scopus ID)
Projects
INNOFACTURE - innovative manufacturing development
Available from: 2018-02-02 Created: 2018-02-02 Last updated: 2022-11-25Bibliographically approved
Organisations
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