One of the most memorable trips during our adventure in Sweden has to be when Scott and I were inducted into the brand behind the Volvo Car Group. From learning the history behind the brand to the reasons the company is legendary in making cars leading in safety standards, we were able to tour the […]
Two days left
Posted on June 12, 2013 Written by
We visited Volvo when we was in Gothenburg, we experienced a different factory tour and tested the 2014’s new cars which was pretty cool! That was a perfect day in Volvo. When we were in the factory, we saw so many robots working there, actually there were 650 robots to do the 99% work! we […]
From Gothenburg
Posted on June 12, 2013 Written by
Hello again from Gothenburg, Sweden’s second city! Here is an update of the companies we visited along with some interesting insights. Chalmers Innovation Chalmers Innovation is a non-profit founded in 1997 with a donation from Sten A. Olson. Chalmers believes the startup is temporary and the transition is important. Chalmers Innovation is a technology-based incubator. […]
Positive Changes at Volvo Cars
Posted on June 11, 2013 Written by
Today we had the opportunity to visit the worldwide headquarters of Volvo right outside the city of Göteborg in Sweden. The day was full of a range of activities, from hearing the VP of Human Resources Björn Sällström give a company overview to learning about the measures Volvo takes to ensure optimal safety in all […]
The Future of Safety: The Story of Volvo
Posted on June 11, 2013 Written by
On Monday June 10, we were incredibly fortunate to visit Volvo Cars where we learned the history of Volvo and their current business outlook with the VP of human resources. Afterwards, we were given an in-depth walking tour of the safety features of Volvo cars and how their future plans would lead to their grand […]
Social media helping internal communication.
Posted on June 10, 2013 Written by
The social media world is connecting companies to the outside market more and more these days. However, it’s also an avenue for companies to communicate internally as well. This is a social media evolution that is going to spread like wild fire for global companies, especially when they see the value of time saved when […]
Building a World that Lasts
Posted on June 9, 2013 Written by
A few days, a couple of plane rides and two cities ago, Jeff and I had the chance to visit one of the most profound companies I have ever witnessed: Ericsson. Perhaps this should not be surprising, as the telecommunication giant has played a pivotal role in developing some of the most important technological innovations […]
The Open Workplace Environment
Posted on June 9, 2013 Written by
Over the past week, Gerald and I have gone to a variety of different companies including from “all things internet” at Ziggy Creative Colony, Klarna, Ericcson and Saab (military and defense products). Each company has its own unique office environment but similarities can been seen throughout most companies. There are clear differences between startups and […]
Ericsson’s Hiring Practices
Posted on June 9, 2013 Written by
Visiting Ericsson’s campus in Stockholm was a memorable experience. Ericsson has always been ahead of their time in technology developments, but what is also compelling is their growing investment in computer science engineers for their Research and Development organizations. After learning about the new directions that Ericsson is navigating such as connecting anything even trees […]
Diversity Visits at Sweden
Posted on June 8, 2013 Written by
Our group visits different fields of companies,such as: Ericsson, KLARNA,SANDVIK,EVEO and SAAB AERO. Those companies are doing their best to fulfill their goals with high technology and high enthusiasm. Some of the companies are using 3D printing. Those kind of high technology makes their working much more convenience than before. KLARNA also has their future […]
