Browsing Studentoppgaver (TN-ISØP) by Subject "industrial economics"
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A model for cash management: An aquaculture case study
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2014;, Master thesis, 2014-06-04)The problem of maximizing interest earned on cash surplus gained from a firm's operation can involve considerable complexity, especially when there are seasonal factors and uncertainty involved. The network flow model with ... -
A Review of Lean and the Lean Implementation in Statoil
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)The oil and gas industry is in a situation where changes are required to remain competitive. Lean has proven to be a successful mean to improve companies worldwide, which is why there has been a growing interest in Lean ... -
A Study of Major Projects and Contractual conditions: A Framework for Performance Improvement
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-12-15)The oil price has experienced a significant decline since the second half of 2014. In combination with the high cost level, many field developments in the Norwegian petroleum sector entail marginable profit. As a counter ... -
Adoption of Virtual Reality in the construction industry – A case study of COWI
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-ISØP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-14)Projects in the construction industry are increasingly complex, involving collaboration between a wide range of stakeholders and specialized sections. Ambiguous communication between participants and misunderstandings about ... -
Analysis of commercial time based incentive model targeting efficiency in drilling rig contracts
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2017;, Master thesis, 2017-06-15)The most common form of rig contracts are day rate contracts, in which the oil company rents the rig for a stated rate for each day of the contract term. However, with the shift in negotiation power from rig companies to ... -
Analysis of driving factors for capacity investment in the Norwegian hotel industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-ISØP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-15)The purpose of this study is to assess the importance of a range of different economic, financial and locational factors, in how they influence the collective will to invest in capacity in the Norwegian hotel industry. ... -
Application of water jet cutting for tunnel boring
(Master thesis, 2014-06-16)Water jet cutting has proven to be an effective technology for machining various materials, and providing a distinctive advantage over other cutting methods. Its application in the engineering industry is evolving and ... -
Assessment of Norway's potential for a new CCS industry
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-ISØP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-05)This thesis will investigate whether Norway has a potential for a carbon capture and storage (CCS) industry. Norway has committed to the Paris agreement, and to reduce their non-ETS emissions by 40% from 2005 levels by ... -
Barrierer mot og drivere for en vellykket BREEAM-sertifisering
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-12-15)BREEAM-sertifisering er en frivillig tredjeparts miljøsertifisering som tar for seg alle aspekter rundt et bygg. I Norge ble BREEAM-NOR innført i 2012, og er den valgte miljøsertifiseringsordningen. Graden av sertifiserte ... -
Benefits realization in Norwegian ERP-projects
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)Due to increasingly demanding business environments, many businesses choose to implement Enterprise Resource Planners (ERPs) in order to obtain an integrated business structure to support major business activities. These ... -
Big Data Technology Adoption Through Digitalization in Yara International ASA
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-06-14)As digital technologies keep evolving at great speed, our ability to store, extract and analyze data is rapidly improving. Big data is a popular term that is used to describe large and complex datasets that is generated ... -
Cost-Efficient Low-Volume Production Through Additive Manufacturing
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06-15)Additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D Printing, is a production method of rising popularity. The method works by adding layers of material, in contrast to subtracting, which is the dominating method today. ... -
Dagens metode for risikostyring og ledelse på Dagkirurgisk avdeling, Hillevåg
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-ISØP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-22)Masteravhandlingen omhandler temaene risiko og ledelse. Overgangen fra teori til praksis har vært et interessant område innenfor disse temaene. Ved videre konkretisering ble den Dagkirurgiske avdeling på Hillevåg sett på ... -
Depressurization of Oil Fields with Gas Injection - Decision Criteria, Timing and Value Creation
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2016;, Master thesis, 2016-06)The common approach for oil fields with gas injection is to continue oil production and re-inject the gas produced for as long as it is profitable, and then shift to gas production. However, the value of the gas as well ... -
Determinants of cost overruns – A mixed-method study investigating the causes leading to cost overruns in five sectors of the energy industry.
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-ISØP/2020;, Master thesis, 2020-07-01)This thesis focuses on the causes leading to cost overruns in energy projects. The motivation to write about this subject arose from discovering the fact that most companies avoid releasing accurate information surrounding ... -
Digitalizing Operations Management: Real-Time Opex System Design for the Ivar Aasen Asset
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2018;, Master thesis, 2018-12-14)After a drop in the oil price in 2014 -- 2016, the oil and gas industry renewed their focus on cost reduction. The use of real--time data has become commonplace, but one area lagging behind is financial data. Financial ... -
Document Verification System on iOS with Face ID/Touch ID
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-ISØP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-15)The level of digitalization in today’s society has contributed to both the private and public sector in several ways. Modern technologies allow for automated processes, electronic communication, cloud storage, and much ... -
Economic Effects of Global Warming: The Impact on the Life Cycle of Salmon Lice, With Knock-on Effects on Aquaculture and Angling Tourism
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-ISØP/2019;, Master thesis, 2019-06-13)Salmon lice, Lepeophtheirus salmonis, is a parasitic copepod endemic to Atlantic salmon. In recent year salmon aquaculture has created large breeding grounds for this parasite, as well as acting as a vector for infection ... -
Effective warehouse management using Lean and Six Sigma
(Masteroppgave/UIS-TN-IØRP/2015;, Master thesis, 2015-06-15)The purpose of this thesis has been to explore how to effectively manage a warehouse using concepts from Lean and Six Sigma. Using a warehouse in Dusavik, Stavanger as a basis for the case study, it looks at the challenges ... -
Effektuell tenkemåte: uklare elementer av entreprenørskaplig ekspertise. En sammenlignende studie av gründere med mye lite og ingen erfaring.
(Master thesis, 2015-06)Denne studien har vist at det ikke er en tydelig sammenheng mellom entreprenørskaplig ekspertise og effektuell tenkemåte som tidligere antatt. Ved å benytte en caseoppgave som tar for seg sentrale problemstillinger rundt ...