Center for Research on Operations, Projects and Services: Research
We carry out strategic network research projects, scientific basic research, and company-specific tailored research projects. We have versatile methodological capabilities, ranging from qualitative case studies and constructive studies to questionnaire surveys and document-based studies. Research strategies are agreed together with the research partners.
Ongoing research:
We are currently preparing new research projects in the following topics:
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Service business development in engineering SMEs
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Supply and risk management in major projects
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Optimizing innovation for growth
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Leading and organizing multi-project operations
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Supplier integration in product and service development projects
Our prior research covers e.g. the following topics:
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FinnLean
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The front end of new business innovations in technology-based firms
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Management control in the front end of product innovations
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Performance in project portfolio management
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Initiation of strategic change programs
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Project autonomy and control in complex networks