Transformation-based learning (TBL) is a machine learning method for sequential classification, invented by Eric Brill (1993, 1995). It is widely used within natural language processing (but surprisingly little in other areas). TBL is a simple yet flexible paradigm, which achieves competitive or even state-of-the-art performance in several areas and does not overtrain easily. It is especially suc

In later time many companies have faced a major strategically change of focus and companies that have previous acted as traditional product manufacturers now describe themselves as providers of complete solutions. Tetra Pak Processing Systems, operating in the liquid food processing industry, has faced an increased level of competition the past years. The globalization of the industry means that c

Abstract This report is written in cooperation with Arjo Hospital Equipment AB. The purpose of it is to propose and suggest ways to improve the flow of information between Arjo and its suppliers. There are many aspects to this problem and Arjo constantly works with issues concerning this through evaluations and assessments. These circumstances are the actual background for this master thesis. As a

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Bakgrund Nehler (2001) är en tvärsnittsstudie kring ABC, med fokus på företag inom svensk verkstadsindustri. I denna fanns ett förslag på framtida forskning att genomföra en liknande undersökning men inriktad på den svenska finansiella sektorn. Anledningen till att just den svenska finansiella sektorn är intressant är att det finns två anglosaxiska studier, Krumweide (1998) och Innes & Mitchel

In the offshore industry, reliability of installed equipment is of paramount concern due to safety, environmental and economic consequences. The costs of unplanned shutdowns and maintenance have high economic implications and are of increasing importance with tighter profit margins. Reliability is therefore of significance when selecting equipment model and brand. This report presents a survey of

To avoid incorrectly manufactured components, the modern quality development focus towards preventive actions and process improvements. Therefore, a function as acceptance control is not of particular interest. This report treats the activities that have to take place at Gambro Lundia Monitor Division, GLAB MD, in order to get satisfactory quality of purchased components. The Incoming Inspection i

The Master Thesis investigates the way Sandvik Coromant use its sales channels and how they can utilize them in a more effective way. This Master Thesis has been written at Coromant Business in Sandviken during spring and summer 2002. Sandvik Coromant has gone from being a product-oriented company to being more customers oriented, which means that you have to understand the market, the customers a

This master thesis examines the internationalization of small and medium-seized enterprises with focus on how companies should proceed to establish sales activities overseas. Our thesis work has been done at QlikTech, a small international software company. QlikTech intends to penetrate the British market. The purpose of this master thesis is to create strategies how to gain market shares in the B

Problem What growth potential and possibilities for development exists for Third Party Logistics companies on the European market? What are the Key Success Factors? What threats exists? How have the leading Third Party Logistics providers in Europe attained their market position and what internal and external resources can they exploit for further development? Purpose Investigate and explore promi

Mobila apparater har blivit en del av vardagliga livet. Senare generationer har utvecklats mycket och möjliggör förutom vanliga en hel del avancerade funktioner. Dessa möjligheter medför även säkerhetsproblem. I denna studie undersöker vi förståelse för säkerhetsrisker men även prioriteringar som görs då man fattar beslut om implementering av Smartphone på fallföretag. Det som har framkommit i de

Idag erbjuder Internet väldigt stora möjligheter för allmänheten. Medborgare kan hålla sig uppdaterade om vad som händer i landet och i omvärlden, de kan ta hand om sina angelägenheter via elektroniska tjänster och hålla kontakten med sina vänner via sociala medier. Undersökningar har gjorts och görs om fenomenet e-government där myndigheter ska kunna erbjuda tjänster och information elektroniskt.

Undersökningen behandlar sprint-retrospektiv som är ett centralt moment inom SCRUM men även inom andra agila systemutvecklingsmetoder. Inom SCRUM delas utvecklingsprojekt upp i flera mindre iterationer, så kallade sprintar. Sprint-retrospektiv är en reflekterande del inom SCRUM som ska hållas mellan varje sprint. Detta är ett tillfälle där teamet ska reflektera över föregående sprint, ta upp saker

Utbildning är något som de flesta vid tidig ålder bekantas med och det sägs att det är en av grundstenarna för ett väl fungerande land och således också dess ekonomi. Det diskuteras inte sällan om varför klyftan mellan rika och fattiga länder är så stor samt hur de fattiga länderna ska kunna uppnå en högre ekonomisk tillväxt och på så vis kunna få en lägre fattigdomsnivå. I denna uppsats har vi fö

Denna uppsats har som syfte att bidra med kunskap kring hur affärsmodeller för sällanköpsvaror inom retailbranschen kan komma att se ut i framtiden. Metod: Författarna har tillämpat en abduktiv metodansats med ett kvalitativt angreppssätt. Vidare har en framtidsstudie använts för att uppfylla uppsatsens syfte, där det empiriska materialet har genererats från intervjuer med experter samt trendframs

The thesis studied non-financial Swedish firms classified as large- and mid-caps listed on Stockholm Stock Exchange active in 2009 throughout the time period 1990 to 2009. The firms were divided into multinational and domestic firms using a foreign sales ratio. Recession periods were defined as periods with negative GDP growth. We found that the speed at which a typical Swedish non-financial firm

Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to create an integrative understanding of how OBCs are fostered by developing a framework for strategic implementation. Methodology: The chosen method is of an explorative nature with an abductive approach. The authors will develop an integrated OBC framework by synthesising relevant brand community literature. This OBC framework will then be scrutinized by e

This thesis examines the relationship between organizational buyer behavior and brand sensitivity and factors that affect them when making purchase decisions in hotels and restaurants.

The purpose of this theoretical reflection is to develop a deeper understanding of the different types of motivations that exists and how it influences the success of an entrepreneurial project. This theoretical reflection will be written as an autoethnography, based on my own experiences from the Masters Programme. The essay has been inspired by an inductive approach whereby theories of motivatio

The thesis aims to answer a number of questions, for example how are products with restrictions marketed? The thesis is focusing on tobacco. Some of the topics presented in the thesis are marketing communication, tobacco marketing history, ethic and legal restrictions, and a definition on the term controversial.