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Our travel days are winding down as we touchdown in Finland—or as Duke calls it, "The Fineland." It's a bit bittersweet, knowing we only have three days left as college graduate students. But we didn't let that dampen our spirits; we were ready to … [Continue reading]
It was our final couple of days in Stockholm, and besides our business visits to Einride and Megadeals, we got some free time to explore. We definitely took advantage of this time, getting a lot of shopping in and taking a quick but informative boat … [Continue reading]
Our journey to Skellefteå, Sweden, pronounced "she left you," was a remarkable eye-opener. Skellefteå is not just another city in northern Sweden; it's a hub of innovation and sustainability, leading the charge in the green transition. We started … [Continue reading]
Sadly our trip has come to an end. Even though it was exhausting and I’m so glad to sleep in my own bed without worrying about rolling over onto Nicole, I had such a fun time. We agree that we will never forget the time we had in Scandinavia and will … [Continue reading]
While visiting Stockholm, we met with many businesses and learned about their approach to international business. Einride was an electric, autonomous transport company that already had a presence in Los Angeles with the largest electric truck … [Continue reading]
Our final stop on this trip was Helsinki, Finland, and after the trip we had through Sweden our expectations were high. Of all the places on this trip, the place I could see myself moving to is probably Helsinki. The large city feel without the dense … [Continue reading]
Our final day in Stockholm were filled with excitement as we started off the day with some planning where we decided what we wanted to explore around the city. Afterwards, Jonathan and Duke ventured into the city and found the only existent … [Continue reading]
Hello from the sky! I am currently writing this on one of the planes we are taking to Finland. Yesterday we visited Skellefteå and Northvolt. The presentations from the municipality were interesting to say the least. They want to expand their town by … [Continue reading]
Today marks our first free day in Stockholm, and we're all set to explore this beautiful city. Coincidentally, the Stockholm Marathon is happening today, which means many of the roads are closed. However, we won't let that stop us. Our excitement to … [Continue reading]
Our comprehensive exploration of Scandinavia's restaurant and nightlife industries has provided valuable insights into the effective business practices that distinguish this region on the global stage. This series has highlighted not only the … [Continue reading]
During this week of our trip, we visited two of Sweden’s powerhouses, Volvo and IKEA. We started at Volvo Cars’ headquarters, known as the “Eagle’s Nest,” for a session on innovation and supply chain transformation, followed by a tour of the factory floor. Walking into a building with that kind of nickname, you expect a […]
Saab Technologies I didn’t expect a company visit to be one of the most memorable parts of this trip, but our stop at Saab Technologies in Stockholm ended up sticking with me more than I thought it would. Saab isn’t a company most Americans think about day-to-day, but in Sweden it’s almost a household name. […]
The Volvo Example: Volvo is known worldwide for Swedish safety and engineering. However, when selling outside of Scandinavia, they have to customize heavily. In the US, they build larger SUVs with bigger cup holders and stronger hybrid engines to fit long American road trips. In other global markets with poor roads or heavy traffic, they have […]
