Product variety has been largely studied for its impact on the performance of manufacturing firms. Yet, it appears that there are no such studies in the context of shipbuilding. However, product variety is also a challenge ...

The high complexity in Engineer-To-Order (ETO) operations causes major challenges for manufacturing logistics, especially in complex ETO, i.e. one-of-a-kind production. Increased digitalization of manufacturing logistics ...

Grocery retail supply chains have in the past decades increased their efficiency which has led to cost-focused supply chains that are able to deliver high volumes of products at low prices. There is still continual pressure ...

This project report is the result of a master project conducted within the master s degree program Mechanical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). It was conducted as case studies of ...

Numerous studies have highlighted the importance of achieving a strategic fit between the actual planning environment and the production planning and control systems that are employed. Failing to achieve this strategic fit ...

The shipbuilding industry is under significant economic pressure and in need of more efficient solutions to secure economically sustainable operations. It is also challenged by social issues and the need for a greener ...

Yards are industrial sites for production and servicing of ships and offshore maritime installations, such as oil and gas platforms and modules, offshore windmills, and fish farms—all essential products in the maritime ...

Purpose In a increasingly globalized world, the competition increases from international companies. More production is moved outside of domestic borders due to reduced costs. At the same time, there is a need for Norwegian ...