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Showing 1 to 20 of 28 for “"Rekstrarverkfræði"”.
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Rammaáætlun : skilvirkni ferla við leyfisveitingar vegna orkutengdra verkefna metin með aðferðum straumlínustjórnunar (Lean Management)
Markmið rannsóknarinnar er að greina skilvirkni og umbótatækifæri í leyfisferli rammaáætlunar sem hefur verið gagnrýnt fyrir að vera flókið, langt og kostnaðarsamt stjórnsýsluferli. Byggt er á fræðilegum grunni góðrar stjórnsýslu, verkefnastjórnsýslu og straumlínustjórnunar (e. Lean Management) þar …
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Arðsemismat á CO2 söfnunarkerfi
Loftlagsvandamál eru áhyggjuefni í heiminum í dag, losun hefur aukist gríðarlega og skuldinni er oft að hluta til skellt á iðnaðarfyrirtæki. Mikilvægt er að fyrirtæki reyni að sýna frumkvæði og vinna sig í átt að sjálfbærri þróun til að bregðast við vandamálunum. Þetta verkefni er unnið í samstarfi …
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Audience segmentation and lineup influence at Iceland Airwaves
Music festivals are public celebrations of musical performances that preserve and evolve our culture and artistic expression. They are both a great platform for socialization and a strong contributor to tourism development and economic growth. Iceland Airwaves is Iceland's longest-established music …
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Accounting frameworks, uncertainty, and compliance pathways in Iceland’s LULUCF sector : a System Dynamics approach
This thesis develops and applies a calibrated System Dynamics model of Iceland’s Land Use, Land-Use Change, and Forestry (LULUCF) sector to quantify the methodological dependence of reported emissions, identify the parameters that dominate inventory uncertainty, and assess Iceland’s compliance …
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Business plan for opening a retail store focused on personal care products in Iceland
Before an entrepreneur establishes a business, it is important to do proper market research to see if there is a need or demand for the solution the business provides. If demand exists, the entrepreneur needs to set up a business plan. The business plan explains the main foundation of the idea and …
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Forecasting demand for district heating using different forecasting methods
Emphasis on resource utilization has increased significantly in recent years, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. One way to reduce waste and increase utilization is to improve load forecasts that use these resources. The steam used to heat water for district heating is also used for …
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Production scheduling in a campaign based flexible flow shop
In today’s manufacturing environment, where the competition is constantly increasing, there is increased pressure to reduce the production cost and therefore good scheduling approaches become more important. The aim of this research is to improve the production scheduling process at a …
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Linear optimization model for fish processing production planning
The fishing industry feature a fast paced and ever-changing environment wherein recent years major developments of high-tech equipment’s have occurred in the processing sector resulting in a wider range of product possibilities as well as increasing production capacity. This paper attempts to show …
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Automating the process of drawing floor heating systems on to floor plans
Floor heating is a common method for space heating in Iceland and requires authorization from building regulatory authorities in the form of a permit before integration. The permit is only provided if necessary documentation is admitted, a design of the floor heating system along with technical …
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Using simulation to predict performance of salmon portioning line
The population of the world is growing rapidly and with it the demand of food supply. Not only is the demand for food growing but consumers are also demanding better products at reduced prices. This has caused an increased pressure on producers to decrease manufacturing cost without sacrificing the …
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A model for cash management : an aquaculture case study
The problem of maximizing interest earned on cash surplus gained from a firm's operation can involve considerable complexity, especially when there are seasonal and uncertainty factors involved. The network flow model with gains and losses for use in cash management was first presented in 1979 by …
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An authoritative study on artificial intelligence near future effect on project management knowledge areas
Artificial intelligence (AI) has improved and developed quickly in the last years. New technologies can impact labor markets with both opportunities and challenges. The purpose of this thesis is to research the question that had arisen about how AI would affect the project management profession. A …
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An integer programming formulation for the music school timetabling problem
Before every semester, music schools in Iceland face the challenge of creating timetables for students and teachers registered at the school. Many music schools create their timetables manually, which is very time consuming. In this thesis a model will be presented that is intended to solve the …
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Risk-based analysis of operational procedures used by the Control Centre of Landsnet
Landsnet sér um rekstur raforkuflutningskerfis Íslands. Iðulega þurfa starfsmenn í stjórnstöð Landsnets að vinna undir mikilli pressu og þegar vandamál koma upp er lítið pláss fyrir mistök og mjög lítill tími gefst í að meta stöðu og finna bestu lausnina. Þetta verkefni felur í sér greiningu á þeim …
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Data driven approach to sports management : a case study using major league baseball
Baseball is considered to be the national sport of the USA but its popularity has declined in the last few years, mostly due to people’s interests in other sports. Not many sports come close to baseball regarding statistical analysis where everything concerning the sport is carefully registered. …
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Implementing strategy using the Kotter 8-Step change process : a case study in a large consultancy firm in Iceland
This study examines the process of implementing a strategy with the 8-step Kotter process at a large consultancy firm in Iceland. The focus of the study is to evaluate the factors that have been successful in the process and what factors could be better. A qualitative case study was conducted to …
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Simulating the manufacturing process of aluminum extrusion billets at ISAL casthouse using Simul8
Rio Tinto Alcan Iceland ltd., or ISAL, produces around 480 tons of aluminum each day. Around 200 different products are manufactured at ISAL casthouse therefore the manufacturing process of aluminum extrusion billets is very detailed. In order to run an efficient aluminum production company and …
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Holistic approach in project management
The success of engineering, when faced with real-world problems, requires more than just knowledge of engineering fundamentals. It requires abilities ranging from design and strategy to personal and interpersonal competences, such as leadership and communication for professional teamwork. To bring …
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Optimization on the number of open security lanes at Keflavik International Airport
Growing numbers in air transport passengers and increased emphasis on security have created pressure for airports to make changes in their operations to optimize their financial structure without deviating from increased security standards. The air traffic through Iceland has increased along with …
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Three possible scenarios for the market development of electric vehicle integration in Iceland in 2025
In the fast-growing technology of the modern world, non-emission vehicles are the focus for today’s automotive producers. Iceland is a country that has all the necessary resources and capabilities for integrating electric vehicles. This research introduces a unique way of predicting the electric …
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