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Sundström, AngelinaORCID iD iconorcid.org/0000-0002-2514-2297
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Åkesson, J., Sundström, A., Johansson, G., Chirumalla, K., Grahn, S. & Berglund, A. (2024). Design of product-service systems in SMEs: a review of current research and suggestions for future directions. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Design of product-service systems in SMEs: a review of current research and suggestions for future directions
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2024 (English)In: Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management, ISSN 1741-038X, E-ISSN 1758-7786Article in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

Purpose – Despite increasing focus among scholars and practitioners on the design of product-services systems (PSS), there exists no compilation of current knowledge on the role played by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in designing such systems. Thus, this paper sets out to identify and organise the existing research and suggest questions for future research.

Design/methodology/approach—A systematic literature review was performed to identify and provide in-depth details on key themes in the literature addressing the design of PSS in SMEs.

Findings – This paper identifies five themes in the literature on the design of PSS in SMEs: motives, challenges, SME characteristics, methods and digitalisation. The themes are interrelated, and SME characteristics seem to beat the core as they are related to all the other themes. Gaps in the current knowledge are identified, and questions for future research are suggested.

Originality/value – The suggestions for future research provide a starting point for expanding the research on PSS design and devising practical support for SMEs.

National Category
Engineering and Technology Other Engineering and Technologies
Research subject
Innovation and Design
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-66235 (URN)10.1108/JMTM-11-2021-0457 (DOI)001177257300001 ()2-s2.0-85186240754 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2024-03-12 Created: 2024-03-12 Last updated: 2024-03-20Bibliographically approved
Baudin, K., Sundström, A. & Lindner, H. (2024). Informal carers' experiences in everyday life and the use of digital assistive technology for time management in persons with dementia or mild cognitive impairment. BMC Geriatrics, 24(1), Article ID 365.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Informal carers' experiences in everyday life and the use of digital assistive technology for time management in persons with dementia or mild cognitive impairment
2024 (English)In: BMC Geriatrics, E-ISSN 1471-2318, Vol. 24, no 1, article id 365Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background Digital assistive technology (DAT) may support time management in people with dementia or mild cognitive impairment (MCI), but research on DAT for time management is limited. We aimed to explore how everyday could be supported by DAT for time management in persons with dementia or MCI from informal carers' perspectives. This study focused on a DAT device for time management called MEMOplanner (MMP).Method Using a mixed-methods design, we utilized the Time-Proxy (c) questionnaire and a study-specific interview guide to investigate the perspectives of informal carers (n = 8) regarding the use of MMP by individuals with dementia or MCI.Result The MMP was helpful in keeping track of time and activity. It helped to maintain an active lifestyle and facilitated communication. However, the MMP did not reduce the need for assistance from the informal carers, and it took time to learn the different functions of the device. Further research into employing a more extensive array of DAT for time management or other areas to assist individuals with dementia will yield valuable insights into enhancing and sustaining a higher quality of life despite cognitive decline.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
BMC, 2024
Keywords
Dementia, Mild cognitive impairment, Digital assistive technology, Time management, Assistive technology
National Category
Health Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-66550 (URN)10.1186/s12877-024-04979-2 (DOI)001207203700006 ()38654233 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85191100632 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2024-05-08 Created: 2024-05-08 Last updated: 2024-07-04Bibliographically approved
Johnsson, M., Klintberg, M., Oldebring, J. & Sundström, A. (2023). Developing a programme for educating managers in systematic innovation practices: a case study. International Journal of Innovation Management
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Developing a programme for educating managers in systematic innovation practices: a case study
2023 (English)In: International Journal of Innovation Management, ISSN 1363-9196, E-ISSN 1757-5877Article in journal (Refereed) Epub ahead of print
Abstract [en]

In this paper, we explore how an educational programme can be designed to support managers in learning systematic innovation practices, contributing to the Innovation Management community. Using the community of practice (CoP) concept, we developed a programme to educate managers in systematic innovation practices, including systematic innovation work, innovation climate, and the creation of innovation teams. Our contribution builds on prior studies on the CoP construct. Using a case study with a mixed-methods design, we have explored the educational experiences of ten managers and the practical outcome of their organisations’ participation in the programme. Based on mixed data, we conclude that the educational programme “Management Education on Systematic Innovation Practices” (MEoSIP) supports managers’ understanding of systematic innovation practices in theory and in practice. It also contributes to practitioners who can support clients in improving innovation-related abilities. Agencies can develop training programmes using CoP for other educational purposes. Further research is proposed.

National Category
Educational Sciences Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-63107 (URN)10.1142/s1363919623500020 (DOI)000994520600001 ()2-s2.0-85162762702 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2023-06-12 Created: 2023-06-12 Last updated: 2024-01-23Bibliographically approved
Åkesson, J., Sundström, A., Johansson, G. & Chirumalla, K. (2023). How the characteristics of small and medium-sized enterprises influence product-service systems design challenges. International Journal of Manufacturing Research (4), 434-453
Open this publication in new window or tab >>How the characteristics of small and medium-sized enterprises influence product-service systems design challenges
2023 (English)In: International Journal of Manufacturing Research, ISSN 1750-0591, no 4, p. 434-453Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Manufacturing companies can contribute to a resource-efficient society by designing product-service systems (PSS). Despite the increased importance of PSS for the manufacturing industry in their efforts to become sustainable, few studies focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The study presented in this article aims to add knowledge on how the characteristics of SMEs influence the challenges SMEs experience when designing PSS. It employs a multiple case study design where data are based on interviews, workshops, and internal archive documents from three contract manufacturing SMEs. The analysis suggests that nine SME characteristics influence the challenges SMEs experience when designing PSS. It also shows that SMEs’ different characteristics influence one or more challenges, and that SMEs have a short-term horizon and a reactive business approach which influences the overall challenge of designing PSS. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Inderscience Publishers, 2023
Keywords
challenges, contract manufacturing, firm characteristics, manufacturing companies, product-service systems, PSS, servitisation, small and medium-sized enterprises, SME, sustainability, Challenge, Firm characteristic, Service system designs, Servitization, Small and medium-sized enterprise, Product design
National Category
Production Engineering, Human Work Science and Ergonomics
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-65245 (URN)10.1504/IJMR.2023.135646 (DOI)001128775300006 ()2-s2.0-85180547755 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2024-01-03 Created: 2024-01-03 Last updated: 2024-01-31Bibliographically approved
Åkesson, J., Sundström, A., Chirumalla, K. & Johansson, G. (2022). Exploring Challenges to Design Product-Service Systems in SMEs: A Case Study. In: Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering: . Paper presented at 10th Swedish Production Symposium, SPS 2022 (pp. 63-74). IOS Press BV, 21
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Exploring Challenges to Design Product-Service Systems in SMEs: A Case Study
2022 (English)In: Advances in Transdisciplinary Engineering, IOS Press BV , 2022, Vol. 21, p. 63-74Conference paper, Published paper (Refereed)
Abstract [en]

The transition towards a circular economy (CE) is part of the solution to reduce the global consumption of natural resources and increase resource efficiency in society. Product-Service Systems (PSS) is seen as one of the effective ways of moving towards a CE. PSS leads to an increase in product use by sharing or renting, and by extending material and product lifecycles through repair, remanufacturing, reuse and recycling. Therefore, designing PSSs have great potential to facilitate the CE transition. Many SMEs show an increased interest in a CE transition; however, they fall short in taking the right path towards designing PSS. Designing PSSs involve a rearrangement of resources, and SMEs usually do not possess the same resources as larger firms. Previous research clarifies that the transition from traditional product design to designing PSS is challenging for SMEs. This paper adds insights to the PSS literature and industrial practices through a single-case study by identifying and describing the challenges an SME may face when intending to design PSS. The data is based on interviews, workshops, and internal archive documents. The findings show that an SME faces both internal and external challenges. The internal challenges related to time constraints, the current business model, lack of financial resources, organisational structure and internal processes, dedicated employees for business and service development, and competence. The external challenges relate to SMEs position in the value chain, customer interests in PSS solutions, and handling of reversed logistics.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
IOS Press BV, 2022
Keywords
Challenges, Circular economy, PSS, Servitization, Small and medium-sized enterprises
National Category
Mechanical Engineering
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-59537 (URN)10.3233/ATDE220126 (DOI)2-s2.0-85132814510 (Scopus ID)9781614994398 (ISBN)
Conference
10th Swedish Production Symposium, SPS 2022
Available from: 2022-07-06 Created: 2022-07-06 Last updated: 2022-09-21Bibliographically approved
Baudin, K., Sundström, A., Borg, J. & Gustafsson, C. (2021). Decision-Making Is in the Making! Aspects of Decision-Making in the Area of Assistive and WelfareTechnology—A Qualitative Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18, Article ID 4028.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Decision-Making Is in the Making! Aspects of Decision-Making in the Area of Assistive and WelfareTechnology—A Qualitative Study
2021 (English)In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, ISSN 1661-7827, E-ISSN 1660-4601, Vol. 18, article id 4028Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Assistive and welfare technology (AT/WT) has been introduced as a way of facing an ageing population and providing support for older adults in their daily lives. There is much research concerning the assessment and recommendation of AT/WT to individual end-users. However, few studies have explored AT/WT decision-making from a managerial perspective. This study explores what aspects influence decision-making in assistive technology organizations concerning new technology procurements. The study is based on interviews with 24 managers engaged in assistive technology organizations, representing 13 of 21 regions in Sweden. The interview data consisted of the participants’ experiences deciding on AT/WT procurement. A reflexive inductive thematic analysis was used to identify aspects that influenced decision-making. The main findings show that decision-making is in the making, meaning that decision-making is a constant on-going managerial process. Furthermore, the findings show that managers experience uncertainty in the decision-making, sometimes make ad hoc decisions and request an evidence-based, person-centred approach to improve decision-making. The study concludes that supportive, technology, patient, and knowledge aspects influence managers’ decisions.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
MDPI, 2021
Keywords
assistive technology; welfare technology; decision-making; managers; assistive technology organizations; older adults; thematic analysis
National Category
Medical and Health Sciences Health Sciences
Research subject
Care Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-53887 (URN)10.3390/ijerph18084028 (DOI)000644123900001 ()33921261 (PubMedID)2-s2.0-85103885559 (Scopus ID)
Projects
HV3D
Available from: 2021-04-15 Created: 2021-04-15 Last updated: 2021-11-15Bibliographically approved
Holmstedt, M., Jeanson, F. & Sundström, A. (2021). Robotic process automation and the accounting profession's extinction prophecy. In: Management and Information Technology after Digital Transformation: (pp. 129-137). Taylor and Francis
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Robotic process automation and the accounting profession's extinction prophecy
2021 (English)In: Management and Information Technology after Digital Transformation, Taylor and Francis , 2021, p. 129-137Chapter in book (Other academic)
Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
Taylor and Francis, 2021
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-56508 (URN)10.4324/9781003111245-15 (DOI)2-s2.0-85118332311 (Scopus ID)9781000451610 (ISBN)9780367612764 (ISBN)
Available from: 2021-11-11 Created: 2021-11-11 Last updated: 2021-11-11Bibliographically approved
Memar, N., Sundström, A. & Larsson, T. (2021). Teaching Causation and Effectuation in the Large Classroom: A Production–Trade Game. Journal of Management Education, 45(3), 438-478
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Teaching Causation and Effectuation in the Large Classroom: A Production–Trade Game
2021 (English)In: Journal of Management Education, Vol. 45, no 3, p. 438-478Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Researchers claim that experiential learning approaches (e.g., gamification) are well-suited to management and entrepreneurship education. However, this research has been conducted mostly in small classroom settings. With the increases in the number of university business students, many business courses have also increased in size. The large classroom setting introduces new pedagogic concerns, in particular regarding the complexity of the teaching–learning environment, as a result of students having diverse educational backgrounds, skills, and learning styles. This article explores this concern in its investigation of the ways in which business higher education can prompt various business behaviors among students in large classrooms.By utilizing the gamification of concepts, we created an experiential learning exercise—the Strategic Business Game. Questionnaire surveys conducted with the 126 university students enrolled into two majors during the game reveal that this educational learning experience prompts the students’ causation and effectuation behaviors. In this educational learning experience, the complexity of the large classroom is seen as an advantage and gives the educators an opportunity to increase the quality of the student interaction. Furthermore, this study emphasizes the appropriateness of experiential learning through gamification on individuals’ business behaviors as revealed in large classes in management and entrepreneurship education.

Keywords
experiential learning, gamification, large classroom teaching, gamification of entrepreneurship concepts, Strategic Business Game, causation and effectuation
National Category
Business Administration
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-51049 (URN)10.1177/1052562920951971 (DOI)000575451700001 ()2-s2.0-85092094645 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2020-10-05 Created: 2020-10-05 Last updated: 2023-09-15Bibliographically approved
Baudin, K., Sundström, A. & Gustafsson, C. (2020). Managing decisions within Assistive and Welfare technology organizations: Descriptive qualitative study. In: : . Paper presented at ISG’s 12th World Conference of Gerontechnology October 6-9, 2020,Trondheim, Norway.
Open this publication in new window or tab >>Managing decisions within Assistive and Welfare technology organizations: Descriptive qualitative study
2020 (English)Conference paper, Oral presentation with published abstract (Other academic)
National Category
Occupational Therapy
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-51507 (URN)
Conference
ISG’s 12th World Conference of Gerontechnology October 6-9, 2020,Trondheim, Norway
Available from: 2020-10-13 Created: 2020-10-13 Last updated: 2020-10-13Bibliographically approved
Baudin, K., Müllersdorf, M., Sundström, A. & Gustafsson, C. (2020). The Policies of Provision of Assistive and Welfare Technology—A Literature Review. Societies, 10(1)
Open this publication in new window or tab >>The Policies of Provision of Assistive and Welfare Technology—A Literature Review
2020 (English)In: Societies, E-ISSN 2075-4698, Vol. 10, no 1Article, review/survey (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

Background: Due to the increasing ageing population worldwide, humanity is facing global demographic challenges. For many people, their later years are often lived with changed functioning and the need for support in daily living activities. Assistive technology and welfare technology (AT/WT) constitute a partial solution to the demographic challenges. Objectives: The purpose of this literature review is to identify the policy features, such as decision models and guidance for the provision of AT/WT as reported in the current scientific literature. Methods: A literature review with a deductive approach using the structure of the Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) model was conducted. The data were searched from the databases: PubMed, Cinahl Plus, and the Web of Science, resulting in nine included articles. Results: The findings are presented according to the structure of the eight domains from the GATE model— policy, assessment, procurement, technology, environment, usability, sustainability and rights— which are further grouped into categories exploring the variations in every domain. Conclusion: The review reveals a nascent and growing interest in the area; however, evidence-based decision models and other guidance on AT/WT are lacking. Recent scholarships and policy reforms can form the basis of stronger guidance to organise complex AT/WT systems, but further and future research is needed.

Keywords
assistive technology, welfare technology, telemedicine, telehealth, decision making/decision-making process, health policy, policy making
National Category
Health Sciences
Identifiers
urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-47496 (URN)10.3390/soc10010022 (DOI)000530216300021 ()2-s2.0-85103884514 (Scopus ID)
Available from: 2020-04-09 Created: 2020-04-09 Last updated: 2021-11-09Bibliographically approved
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