Barriers and challenges faced in the Swedish defense industry Mitigation by business model component modification
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Examensarbete för masterexamen
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Master's Thesis
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The Swedish defense industry is dominated by a handful of suppliers, raising the question of
why smaller suppliers find it hard to compete. This thesis investigates the barriers and
challenges faced by smaller suppliers in the Swedish defense industry. Furthermore, the
thesis examines how these suppliers can mitigate these barriers and challenges by modifying
their business model, particularly in terms of key resources, partnerships, customer
relationships, and channels. The thesis explores theoretical data regarding business model
components and the barriers and challenges within the defense industry. Qualitative methods
were also applied through semi-structured interviews with both large and small Swedish
defense suppliers. The findings reveal significant challenges in procurement processes,
primarily due to stringent requirements and complex specifications that impact smaller
suppliers to a greater extent. Key factors such as industry know-how and contacts prove
crucial in providing market access in the intricate defense industry environment. The research
identifies a need for more streamlined procurement processes and eased supplier
requirements that could enable greater participation from smaller entities and enhance
innovation within the Swedish defense industry. This study contributes to a better
understanding of the dynamics in defense procurement and suggests modifications to
business models that could mitigate existing barriers, thereby fostering greater
competitiveness for smaller suppliers.
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Barriers, Business Model, Challenges, Procurement, Smaller Supplier, Swedish Defense Industry.