Designing a performance measurement framework to support decision-making in green transportation
(2021) MIOM05 20211Production Management
- Abstract (Swedish)
- Though there currently exists numerous ways and suggestions of how to measure emissions in transportation, companies struggle to accurately quantify their greenhouse gas emissions to make sound and green decisions. It is difficult to determine what to measure, how to measure and why to measure in a certain way. Hence, the purpose of this master thesis was to develop a performance measurement framework to support decision-making for green transportation. Sub-purposes were to provide insights and recommendations for the case company Northvolt that has the mission to produce the greenest batteries in the world. An abductive and qualitative research strategy was applied to develop the framework, where 18 in-depth interviews were conducted with... (More)
- Though there currently exists numerous ways and suggestions of how to measure emissions in transportation, companies struggle to accurately quantify their greenhouse gas emissions to make sound and green decisions. It is difficult to determine what to measure, how to measure and why to measure in a certain way. Hence, the purpose of this master thesis was to develop a performance measurement framework to support decision-making for green transportation. Sub-purposes were to provide insights and recommendations for the case company Northvolt that has the mission to produce the greenest batteries in the world. An abductive and qualitative research strategy was applied to develop the framework, where 18 in-depth interviews were conducted with academic experts, industrial companies, the case company, and actors in its transport chain. A framework was developed with five significant areas (sustainability strategy, factors & actors, data collection process, calculation & standardization, internal processes) and three enablers (responsibility, collaboration, technology). The developed framework was validated using 7 characteristics: comprehensive; utility and validity, validation, clarity, memorability, integration, and differentiation. Main recommendations for Northvolt includes actor collaboration for reliable data; developing a code of conduct for logistics providers; establishing efficient and processes internally and externally; and investigate a reliable tool for calculations. Finally, further studies were suggested to continue validate the framework in a multiple-case study. (Less)
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- author
- Bergsten, Julia LU
- supervisor
- organization
- course
- MIOM05 20211
- year
- 2021
- type
- H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
- subject
- keywords
- Emissions, green transportation, green supply chain management, decision-making, performance measurement framework.
- report number
- 22/5678
- language
- English
- id
- 9073404
- date added to LUP
- 2022-02-03 18:09:37
- date last changed
- 2022-05-19 12:19:07
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abstract = {{Though there currently exists numerous ways and suggestions of how to measure emissions in transportation, companies struggle to accurately quantify their greenhouse gas emissions to make sound and green decisions. It is difficult to determine what to measure, how to measure and why to measure in a certain way. Hence, the purpose of this master thesis was to develop a performance measurement framework to support decision-making for green transportation. Sub-purposes were to provide insights and recommendations for the case company Northvolt that has the mission to produce the greenest batteries in the world. An abductive and qualitative research strategy was applied to develop the framework, where 18 in-depth interviews were conducted with academic experts, industrial companies, the case company, and actors in its transport chain. A framework was developed with five significant areas (sustainability strategy, factors & actors, data collection process, calculation & standardization, internal processes) and three enablers (responsibility, collaboration, technology). The developed framework was validated using 7 characteristics: comprehensive; utility and validity, validation, clarity, memorability, integration, and differentiation. Main recommendations for Northvolt includes actor collaboration for reliable data; developing a code of conduct for logistics providers; establishing efficient and processes internally and externally; and investigate a reliable tool for calculations. Finally, further studies were suggested to continue validate the framework in a multiple-case study.}},
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title = {{Designing a performance measurement framework to support decision-making in green transportation}},
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