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Managing asymmetric partnerships in the process industry: insights from the collaboration process between incumbents and small innovative firms

CONTEXT: WHAT IS GOING ON? Process industry firms are turning to innovative suppliers that can provide them with the latest solutions to compete in the digital and globalised economy. New collaborative partnerships are emerging between incumbents and small innovative firms to leverage on the opportunities of digital technologies and exploit the complementarities of joint value…
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Business Model Innovation with SMEs

Introduction The purpose of Business Model Innovation Sprint program was to support SMEs in designing a new business model concept and test it with a customer or business partner. The program was led by Andreas Volmberg from Luleå University of Technology. Assisting partners were Kristiina Starck-Enman from IUC Norr and Liisa Koivisto from Kemin Digipolis…
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SME Talks @ Value Mine 2022

Forewords This last post of our Value Mine series focuses on mining industry SME talks from innovative companies from Finland and Sweden. Previous posts were Sitra, Bosch Rexroth, Boliden, Epiroc, and Hannukainen Mining.  The Value Mine crossborder event was organized  16th June 2022 as a hybrid side event of Euromine Expo in Skellefteå, Sweden. The…
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Hannukainen Mining Keynote – Mining Industry Talks @ Value Mine 2022

Forewords The Value Mine crossborder event was organized  16th June 2022 as a hybrid side event of Euromine Expo in Skellefteå, Sweden.  The event attracted participants from industry, SMEs, and other actors to hear and discuss the mining industry´s digital future. This post focuses on mining industry talk presented by Mari Pilventö from Hannukainen Mining…
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