Lise Lillebrygfjeld Halse

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2026). Forestillingen om sirkulær økonomi og tid. In Alteren, Johanne; Hvattum, Lars Magnus; Oskars, Trond Roger; Straume, Solveig & Teryokhin, Sergei (Ed.), Tid. Fjordantologien 2026. Scandinavian University Press (SCUP). ISSN 9788294167364. p. 185–205. doi: 10.18261/9788294167371-26-09. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Sirkulær økonomi har blitt et sentralt begrep innenfor forskning,næringsliv og politikk, med ambisjon om å skape regenerative økonomiske systemer.Denne teksten reflekterer over spennet mellom ambisjonene knyttet til sirkulærøkonomi og de faktiske resultatene, gjennom kritisk refleksjon over hvordan tid(temporalitet) forstås og behandles i denne forestillingen. Teksten argumenter for aten reell omstilling til sirkulær økonomi må ta hensyn til naturens biofysiske grenser,og at økonomiske systemer utvikles med en forståelse for tid som ikke er i konfliktmed naturens tid.

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2025). Tivoli i fjellheimen eller ekte naturglede? : Romsdalsgondolen i sentrum for debatten om bærekraftig turisme i Rauma. In Strand, Øivind; Solli-Sæther, Hans & Nesset, Erik Alfred (Ed.), Økonomisk utdanning og forskning i Ålesund. Scandinavian University Press (SCUP). ISSN 9788215069951. p. 227–248. doi: 10.18261/9788215069944-25-08. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Vi har sett en økt interesse for begrepet bærekraftig turisme både innen litteraturen og blant praktikere. Turisme som industri domineres imidlertid av et paradigme karakterisert av økonomisk vekst og ekspansjon, som vanskelig kan forenes med de miljømessige og sosiale dimensjonene av bærekraft. Denne studien belyser, med utgangspunkt i diskusjonen som oppstod i forbindelse med byggingen av Romsdalsgondolen, hvordan spenningsfeltet mellom turisme og vern av natur har spilt seg ut i Rauma kommune. Funnene i studien viser at samtidig med utviklingen av en såkalt bærekraftig turisme i kommunen har konkurrerende logikker oppstått med utgangspunkt i en felles kultur basert på fjellsport og tilknytning til naturen. De konkurrerende logikkene bruker begrepet «bærekraft», men har fundamentalt ulike forståelser av dette.

• Bjarnar, Ove; Amdam, Rolv Petter & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2025). Narratives in context of cluster globalization. European Planning Studies. ISSN 0965-4313. 33(6), p. 1020–1036. doi: 10.1080/09654313.2025.2528888. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This article is inspired by recent concerns that history and context has not been taken into proper account in evolutionary economic geography, and by a call for narrative approaches to assess processes of path development, in our case more broadly processes of cluster evolution. We conduct a narrative study of globalization in the maritime cluster in Møre and Romsdal in Western Norway and ask how narratives and antenarratives are voiced to make sense of, and merge, regional and global considerations (processes in phenomenological time). By using a historical approach, we show that the dialogue between materiality and narratives is not a linear process but developed in historical time and reflects contextual changes in historical time. By drawing upon the distinction between narratives and antenarratives, defined as fragments of discourse that are articulated to make sense of things or give sense to them in a chaotic organizational reality, the study contributes to our understanding of regional development.

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Bjarnar, Ove (2024). Tilbake til historie og kontekst som forståelsesramme for regional utvikling. In Frimanslund, Tore & Bækkelund, Nora Geirsdotter (Ed.), Rural konkurransekraft. Fagbokforlaget. ISSN 9788245052848. p. 87–108. doi: 10.55669/410404. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  I de siste tiårene har vi sett en økende interesse for regioners og klyngers evolusjon og stiavhengighet. Stiavhengighet er knyttet til regioners historie, som gjennom kollektiv kunnskap, institusjonelle strukturer, rutiner og sosiale konvensjoner former fremtidige utviklingsstier. I denne studien går vi derfor inn i nyere klyngelitteratur for å undersøke hvilken rolle kontekst og historiske utviklingsstier spiller for å forstå aktørers handlinger og fremtidig klyngeutvikling. Vi analyserer et omfattende historisk materiale om den norske maritime klyngen på Nord-Vestlandet, og diskuterer hvordan nyere klyngeteori kan bidra til å forstå klyngens historiske utvikling. Gjennom å studere det komplekse samspillet mellom kultur, ulike strukturelle endringer og aktørskap, innebygd i balansen mellom kulturell arv og utsikter for fremtidig utvikling, får vi frem den viktige rollen til historie og de generiske ressurser i fremveksten, utviklingen og globaliseringen av klynger. Studien demonstrerer behovet for å inkludere historiske perspektiver for å forstå den nåværende situasjonen og utfordringene klyngen står overfor.

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2024). The role of sustainability in backshoring decisions : a conceptual framework. In Tulder, Rob Van; Grøgaard, Birgitte & Lunnan, Randi (Ed.), Walking the talk? : MNEs transitioning towards a sustainable world. Emerald Group Publishing Limited. ISSN 9781835491188. p. 335–350. doi: 10.1108/S1745-886220240000018021. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Across the globe, concerns escalate about the effects of greenhouse gas emissions on global climate conditions, implications on global trade from pandemics, and the destruction of ecosystems from the exploitation of limited and non-replaceable global resources. Politicians and businesses alike agree that something must be done, the question is what, how, when, and by whom? What should firms do to reduce their carbon footprint while continuing to secure jobs and profits? When should firms make decisions to transform their businesses given the uncertainty of markets as well as the lack of clear guidance from global institutions? In this volume we ask: Are we actually walking the talk? This volume includes select contributions from the 2022 EIBA conference in Oslo, as well as a number of invited contributions. The book is a tribute to Professor Alain Verbeke who has contributed substantially to the theme of ‘walking the talk’ in the IB community. The chapters in this volume illustrate a broad spectre of research questions and ways to answer them within the IB community that provide evidence that many types of actors are taking – or can take - steps to actually “walk the talk”. The contributions also show, however, that MNEs face considerable challenges to make their ambitions real, which in turn presents a challenge for IB scholarship to develop relevant and robust analytical approaches to cover the transition problems that MNEs face.

• Klymenko, Olena & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2023). Understanding sustainability : cases from the Norwegian maritime industry. In Alfnes, Erlend; Romsdal, Anita; Strandhagen, Jan Ola; Cieminski, Gregor von & Romero, David (Ed.), Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management Systems for Responsible Manufacturing, Service, and Logistics Futures IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2023, Trondheim, Norway, September 17–21, 2023, Proceedings, Part IV. Springer. ISSN 9783031436888. p. 256–270. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-43688-8_19. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  In recent years, increased attention has been paid to sustainability in manufacturing. The sustainability concept is fuzzy, however, which, according to previous studies, may hamper the changes needed to address the urgent challenges of global warming and reduced biodiversity. In this study, we aimed at investigating how companies in the maritime industry in North West Norway interpret and operationalize the sustainability concept. The study suggests that companies’ understandings and operationalizations of sustainability are linked to formal regulations, customer demand, and voluntary initiatives intended to gain legitimacy from stakeholders. Companies’ efforts to disclose information on sustainability performance have increased and supply chain sustainability initiatives are attracting attention, while the cluster organization developing a common vision of becoming a zero-emission industry. Among approaches to addressing sustainability issues, the focus on technology is dominant, which can be related to the industry-specific context. Other initiatives are largely in line with economic considerations. This study argues that more comprehensive changes are needed to address the two other dimensions of sustainability, to accelerate the transition towards sustainable manufacturing operations.

• Jæger, Bjørn; Wiklund, Fredrik & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2023). Additive manufacturing : a case study of introducing additive manufacturing of spare parts. In Alfnes, Erlend; Romsdal, Anita; Strandhagen, Jan Ola; Cieminski, Gregor von & Romero, David (Ed.), Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management Systems for Responsible Manufacturing, Service, and Logistics Futures IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2023, Trondheim, Norway, September 17–21, 2023, Proceedings, Part II. Springer. ISSN 9783031436666. p. 605–616. doi: 10.1007/978-3-031-43666-6_41. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Home Advances in Production Management Systems. Production Management Systems for Responsible Manufacturing, Service, and Logistics Futures Conference paper Additive Manufacturing: A Case Study of Introducing Additive Manufacturing of Spare Parts Bjørn Jæger, Fredrik Wiklund & Lise Lillebrygfjeld Halse Conference paper First Online: 14 September 2023 Part of the IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology book series (IFIPAICT,volume 690) Abstract Additive Manufacturing (AM) allows for on-demand production of items. From a logistics perspective, AM of spare parts may represent a safeguard against manufacturing down-time caused by inventory stockouts or delayed deliveries from suppliers. AM of spare parts may lead to reduced inventories and reduced supply chain emissions. This study explores the implementation of AM of spare parts in a manufacturing company within the metal industry. Based on experience using AM on non-critical parts in-house, the respondents in the study emphasize several advantages by using AM for this purpose. The five key findings for when AM are advantageous were when: 1) certain parts are unavailable, 2) some parts can-not be bought separately from their assembly, 3) the costs of spare parts are high, 4) lead times are long, and 5) costs of parts produced by AM are lower than purchased parts. The evolution of AM technology, the AM cost and required competence for utilizing AM technology will be decisive for the configuration of AM supply chains in the future.

• Andersen, Terje Lauvaas & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2023). Product lifecycle information flow in e-waste handling : a means to increase circularity? Circular Economy and Sustainability. ISSN 2730-597X. 3(4), p. 1941–1962. doi: 10.1007/s43615-023-00258-1. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  lectronic waste (e-waste) is a growing waste stream. In Europe, e-waste is regulated by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive. Each manufacturer or importer is responsible for the end-of-life (EoL) treatment of the equipment it handles, although this task is usually outsourced to producer responsibility organizations (PROs) that collect and treat the e-waste. The WEEE regime has been criticized for focusing on waste handling according to the traditional linear economy, while, in a circular economy, the goal is to eliminate waste. Information sharing helps improve circularity, and digital technology is seen as enabling information transparency and visibility in the supply chain. However, there is need for empirical studies demonstrating the use of information in supply chains to improve circularity. We conducted a case study of a manufacturer, including its subsidiaries and PROs in eight European countries, in which we investigated the product lifecycle information flow related to e-waste. Our findings indicate that product lifecycle information is available, but that it is provided for purposes other than e-waste handling. Actors are willing to share this information, but it is not regarded as useful for EoL treatment since the actors involved in EoL handling believe that using this information could lead to delays and poorer performance in e-waste handling. Our findings contradict the optimistic view of digital technology as improving circularity in circular supply chain management. The findings further give reason to question the implementation of digital technology to improve the product lifecycle information flow as long as the involved actors do not request this information.

• Klymenko, Olena & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2022). Towards sustainable production in industrial clusters. In Hogset, Heidi; Alteren, Johanne; Jæger, Bjørn & Straume, Solveig (Ed.), Bærekraft : Fjordantologien 2022. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 9788215062938. p. 241–259. doi: 10.18261/9788215062938-2022-12. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  To deal with the challenges of global warming and the loss of biodiversity, industrial companies must respond to stakeholder pressure for producing and delivering their products in a more sustainable way. This can be achieved through transformation of production processes, logistics and business models. Companies manage their operations based on their culture and the traditions in which these organizations operate. These can be seen as barriers to radical change towards sustainable production. However, through collaboration and knowledge sharing industrial networks can assist companies in meeting the transition to sustainability. In this qualitative study of a maritime cluster in the county of Møre and Romsdal, we investigate how small and medium-sized companies in a regional cluster respond to the need for sustainability development. The findings show that the cluster companies possess a unique knowledge and expertise resource that can be transformational and create a new path of development. However, diversification in the cluster may weaken integrity between the companies and consequently reduce communication between them and weaken their ability to innovate. Keywords: industrial cluster, sustainability transition, drivers and barriers

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2022). Bærekraft og backshoring – teoretiske refleksjoner. In Hogset, Heidi; Alteren, Johanne; Jæger, Bjørn & Straume, Solveig (Ed.), Bærekraft : Fjordantologien 2022. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 9788215062938. p. 218–240. doi: 10.18261/9788215062938-2022-11. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Over flere tiår har norsk produksjon blitt flyttet fra høykostland til lavkostland, såkalt offshoring. I de senere år har vi imidlertid sett en økende oppmerksomhet rundt det å flytte produksjon tilbake til opprinnelseslandet, kalt backshoring (Gray, Skowronski, Esenduran & Rungtusanatham, 2013). Nyere studier av dette fenomenet har hovedsakelig sett på motivene for å bringe produksjon tilbake til opprinnelseslandet. Til tross for at bærekraft fremstår som en relevant driver for relokalisering av produksjon, har dette i liten grad blitt studert som et selvstendig motiv eller resultat av backshoring (Orzes & Sarkis, 2019). I dette essayet går jeg grundigere inn i litteraturen om backshoring og bærekraft, for så å finne ut hvordan den adresserer sammenhengen mellom bærekraft og backshoring. Transaksjonskostteori og ressursbasert teori har vært de dominerende teorier for å forklare backshoring. Med utgangspunkt i bærekraftsbegrepets tre dimensjoner, økonomisk, miljømessig og sosial bærekraft, drøftes disse teorienes begrensninger. Institusjonell teori foreslås som et alternativt teoretisk rammeverk for å analysere hvordan bærekraft kan spille en rolle i bedrifters strategiske beslutninger om backshoring. Nøkkelord: offshoring, backshoring, bærekraft

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Klymenko, Olena (2022). Manufacturing backshoring and sustainability : insights from the Norwegian context. In Larimo, Jorma; Arte, Pratik; Sousa, Carlos M.P.; Ghauri, Pervez N. & Mata, José (Ed.), Research handbook on foreign exit, relocation and re-entry : theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence. Edward Elgar Publishing. ISSN 9781800887138. p. 292–309. doi: 10.4337/9781800887145.00021. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This definitive Research Handbook explores the restructuring strategies of globalised firms, bringing together a wide range of topics from export exit, subsidiary divestment and market re-entry to relocation, offshoring and backshoring.

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2021). Experiences with lecture capture : how is learning affected? In Strømmen-Bakhtiar, Abbas; Helde, Roger & Suzen, Elisabeth (Ed.), Supplemental instruction : volume 1: digital technologies. Waxmann Verlag. ISSN 9783830943242. p. 43–58. doi: 10.31244/9783830993247. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Many institutions have considered recording lectures, often referred to as lecture capture, as a response to the call for increased digitalization in higher education. The literature review in this chapter shows mixed results regarding the effect of lecture capture on attendance and exam results and shows only to a limited extent how this technology affects the learning situation. To build knowledge in this field, this study presents experiences from the introduction of lecture capture at a Norwegian university. The findings shed light on the contested space between the attitudes of students, and lecturers, possible consequences of the implementation of lecture capture, and how the theoretical perspective on learning leads to different conclusions.

• Klymenko, Olena; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Jæger, Bjørn (2021). The enabling role of digital technologies in sustainability accounting : findings from Norwegian manufacturing companies. Systems. 9(2), p. 1–20. doi: 10.3390/systems9020033. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Sustainability accounting is an emerging research area receiving growing awareness. This study examines the role of digital technology in manufacturing companies’ sustainability accounting. To guide the research, we use a triple layered business model canvas, which supports the accounting of a manufacturer’s performance for the economic, environmental, and social aspects of sustainability. We present an explorative case study of four Norwegian manufacturing companies representing different industries. The findings from the study indicate that while accounting for economic values is well taken care of, companies do not perform comprehensive environmental and social accounting. Furthermore, we observed a shift from a focus on sustainability issues related to the internal manufacturing process to a focus on sustainability issues for the life cycle of the product. Even though the manufacturers are at the forefront with regard to automation and control of production, with extensive use of robots giving a large amount of data, these data are not utilized towards sustainability accounting, showing that sustainability and digitalization are seen as two separate phenomena. This study sheds light on how digital data available from applied Industry 4.0 technologies could enhance sustainability accounting with limited efforts, linking sustainability and digitalization. The results provide insights for manufacturers and researchers in moving towards more sustainable operations and products. View Full-Text Keywords: sustainability accounting, manufacturing, digitalization, triple layered business model canvas

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Bjarnar, Ove (2021). Tilbake til stedet – steder, klynger og regional utvikling. In Longvanes, Leif Jostein; Bjørhusdal, Eli; Fossøy, Joar; Sekkingstad, Dorthea & Årethun, Torbjørn (Ed.), Stadutvikling : Fjordantologien 2021. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 9788215053349. p. 186–205. doi: 10.18261/9788215053349-2021-10. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Denne artikkelen tar for seg den viktige rollen som steder og deres generiske ressurser har hatt for fremveksten og utvikling av klynger, som klyngelitteraturen hittil i liten grad har adressert. Vi tar utgangspunkt i klyngeteori og teorier som belyser steders betydning, og presenterer en historisk studie av en tilsynelatende vellykket norsk maritim klynge med utgangspunkt i stedet. Vi belyser hvordan steder er viktig for klynger, og hvordan globalisering kan påvirke dette. Denne innsikten sammenfattes i en konseptuell modell. Ved å forankre forskningen i stedets historie oppnår vi en dypere forståelse for hvordan de endringene vi har sett med globalisering av klyngen påvirker stedene og dermed også klyngen. Nøkkelord: sted, klynger, kunnskap

• Klymenko, Olena & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2021). Sustainability practices during COVID-19 : an institutional perspective. International Journal of Logistics Management. ISSN 0957-4093. 33(4), p. 1315–1335. doi: 10.1108/IJLM-05-2021-0306. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to investigate how sustainable practices in supply chains are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of institutional theory. Design/methodology/approach: This research applies a twofold data collection approach: 1) qualitative semistructured interviews and 2) secondary data collection that includes sustainability reports, newspaper articles, journal articles, strategic plans, research reports and statements made by authorities and stakeholders concerning decision-making. In total, managers representing six companies in Norway were interviewed. Findings: The study suggests that during the COVID-19 pandemic, companies tend to focus on short-term decisions and economic issues. The long-term focus on sustainability has, however, increased at the cluster level. The research also indicates that the pandemic has led to the development of new business routines that may transform institutional norms. The diversity of institutional contexts can, on the one hand, drive sustainability transitions through pressures and supportive programs but, on the other hand, also hinder the development of sustainability thinking. Research limitations/implications: Institutional factors must be included when analyzing the effects of crises and sustainable transitions. Researchers are encouraged to explore the COVID-19 implications in the form of longitudinal studies. Practical implications: Policymakers can benefit from in-depth knowledge on the adverse effects of an institutional environment on sustainability. For managers, the outbreak of the pandemic can afford them additional time to revise their strategies and seek innovation. The pandemic highlights the need to build more resilient and sustainable systems that will aid managers in responding rapidly during future uncertainties and enduring sustainability trajectories in operations. Originality/value: The paper offers an in-depth investigation of COVID-19 effects on the sustainability of supply chains by drawing on institutional theory. Keywords: Sustainable supply chain management, COVID-19 effets, institutional theory

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2020). Global sourcing strategies and the dynamics of cluster knowledge sharing : an evolutionary perspective. Journal of Innovation Economics & Management. 3(33), p. 53–78. doi: 10.3917/jie.033.0053. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  As clusters have increasingly become more globalized, an important question is whether this development changes the knowledge dynamics of clusters. This article addresses how cluster companies’ global sourcing strategies affect cluster knowledge dynamics and innovation performance. The article combines insight from the literature on global sourcing and evolutionary theory with empirical findings from a regional cluster that has experienced the intensified globalization of cluster value chains over the last few decades. The case study demonstrates that the path-dependent characteristics of global sourcing strategies may lead to changes in cluster knowledge dynamics. Building on evolutionary theory and a case study from the maritime cluster in Norway, three propositions are presented, highlighting the path-dependent characteristics of global sourcing. A consequence of this path-dependency is that, over time, manufacturing capabilities will be lost when manufacturing is sourced out of the region in which it was previously located. This may create a barrier for the later backshoring of manufacturing.

• Klymenko, Olena; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Jæger, Bjørn (2020). Towards sustainability : the manufacturers’ perspective. In Lalic, Bojan; Majstorovic, Vidosav; Marjanovic, Ugljesa; Cieminski, Gregor von & Romero, David (Ed.), Advances in production management systems : Towards smart and digital manufacturing : IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2020, Novi Sad, Serbia, August 30 – September 3, 2020, Proceedings, Part II. Springer. ISSN 9783030579975. p. 174–181. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Moving towards more sustainable operations is a challenging goal for industries. The growth of interest in corporate sustainability performance has brought attention to the importance of accounting and transparency across economic, environmental and social dimensions. This paper provides an explorative study addressing sustainability from the perspective of industrial firms. The paper presents case studies on the application of the Triple Layered Business Model Canvas, which allows for relevant insight into how firms account for economic, environmental and social values. The findings show that while accounting for economic values is well taken care of, accounting for environmental values are at an initial stage, and accounting for social values are virtually lacking. Thus, the ability for the industrial firms to conduct a sustainability assessment is limited. The opportunities lie in the adaptation of digital technologies providing cost efficient feedback mechanisms for environmental and social values. This can support environmental and social accounting, giving industrial managers a decision management tool to guide their transition towards more sustainable operations, and aligning company goals with the UN Sustainable Development. Keywords: sustainability, manufacturing, triple layered business model, digitalization

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2020). Forelesningen minutt for minutt – et essay om filmede forelesninger. In Halvorsen, Lars Julius; Stokken, Roar; Rogne, Wenke Mork & Erdal, Ivar John (Ed.), Digital samhandling : Fjordantologien 2020. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 9788215037394. p. 336–353. doi: 10.18261/9788215037394-2020-18. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Filmopptak av forelesninger har av mange institusjoner blitt sett på som et tiltak som svar på etterspørsel etter digitalisering i høyere utdanning, og som et virkemiddel til å gjøre studenters studiehverdag mer fleksibel. Basert på tidligere studier og erfaringer fra Høgskolen i Molde argumenterer jeg i dette essayet for at filmede forelesninger kan føre til redusert oppmøte og studentinvolvering, som dermed kan påvirke situert læring negativt. Nøkkelord: filmede forelesninger, videoforelesning, sosiokulturell læring, situert læring

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Bjarnar, Ove & Berge, Dag Magne (2020). Digitalisering og regional kunnskapsutvikling. In Halvorsen, Lars Julius; Stokken, Roar; Rogne, Wenke Mork & Erdal, Ivar John (Ed.), Digital samhandling : Fjordantologien 2020. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 9788215037394. p. 123–142. doi: 10.18261/9788215037394-2020-07. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  De siste årene har vi sett en økende interesse for de økonomiske og organisatoriske implikasjonene av digitalisering. Med utgangspunkt i klyngeteori og teori om kunnskap identifiserer vi manglende forskning om hvordan digitalisering vil påvirke kunnskapsutvikling i klynger. Empiri fra den maritime klyngen i Møre og Romsdal indikerer at til tross for økt globalisering og digitalisering synes taus og kontekstuell kunnskap fremdeles å spille en viktig rolle. Nøkkelord: kunnskap, digitalisering, klynger, nettverk

• Amdam, Rolv Petter Storvik; Lunnan, Randi; Bjarnar, Ove & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2020). Keeping up with the neighbors: The role of cluster identity in internationalization. Journal of World Business. ISSN 1090-9516. 55(5), p. 1–13. doi: 10.1016/j.jwb.2020.101125. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This paper explores the implications of the collective identity of a regional cluster on firms’ internationalization. Prior research has established the value of cluster “insidership” through access to knowledge and resources. Through a longitudinal study, we find that cluster identity, through distinct identity claims, provides imperatives and shapes the motivation of firms to internationalize. These imperatives, we argue, stem from cluster identity seen as defined features of regional collectives, extending reference theory to encompass the role of social cues from similar firms located geographically close. The imperatives are particularly salient in the early stages of firms’ internationalization, adding the role of cluster identity to explain the differences between inexperienced and experienced firms in internationalization. Keywords: Cluster identity; Internationalization; Multinational enterprise; Longitudinal study.

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Nujen, Bella & Solli-Sæther, Hans (2019). The role of institutional context in backshoring decisions. In Tulder, Rob Van; Verbeke, Alain & Jankowska, Barbara (Ed.), International business in a VUCA world : the changing role of states and firms. Emerald Group Publishing Limited. ISSN 9781838672560. p. 251–268. doi: 10.1108/S1745-886220190000014014. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Based on in-depth case studies from a high-cost environment, we identify context-specific aspects as important motivating factors for decision-makers re-evaluating the previous offshoring decisions. This chapter sheds light on the complexity of backshoring motives by adding a meso level, illustrating how case companies’ sourcing decisions evolve alongside the institutional context at a regional level. Further, the chapter provides a deeper understanding of the motives that underlay backshoring decisions and argues that these motivating factors differ from a broader set of drivers that can be found within the existing frameworks of backshoring. Keywords: Backshoring, offshoring, institutional context, manufacturing, motivations, location decisions

• Nujen, Bella; Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward; Solli-Sæther, Hans; Slyngstad, Andrea Blindheim & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2019). Backshoring readiness. Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing. ISSN 2398-5364. 12(1), p. 172–195. doi: 10.1108/JGOSS-05-2018-0020. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Purpose: The purpose of this study is to delineate key aspects of backshoring readiness and discuss how such aspects contribute to a smooth shift-back from global sourcing operations. It aims to answer the following questions: which factors constitute backshoring readiness and how these factors affect the backshoring transition. Design/methodology/approach: Based on theory departure from the organizational readiness field and the emerging field on backshoring, a conceptual model is developed. A multiple qualitative case study is then conducted to exemplify the backshoring readiness factors delineated in the study. Findings: The study indicates that due to previous outsourcing, limitations concerning the availability of firms’ capabilities are affected by ownership structures and that backshoring appears to be time-sensitive. The study delineates three key aspects of backshoring readiness and proposes a comprehensive understanding of readiness as an important construct to enhance successful backshoring. Research limitations/implications: The findings are limited by the nature of this conceptual study, the restriction to a high-cost context and the small number of cases. Therefore, conclusions and proposed recommendations need to be further investigated in preferably larger samples of case studies. Practical implications: By introducing contextual variables that go beyond traditional cost considerations, this work should be of special interest for both practitioners and academics, because the absorptive capacity for the exploitation of cutting-edge knowledge is globally scarce and hence rather expensive in Western countries compared with traditionally low-cost countries. Another practical contribution of this study is the conceptual backshoring readiness framework itself, as it can guide firms acquainting themselves with the resource availability in their home environment. Originality/value: The research defines key resources needed to facilitate backshoring readiness in a conceptual framework developed from literature, which is then exemplified by a case study. This framework conceptualizes backshoring readiness as aspects of requirements to knowledge, technology and supplier infrastructures. Furthermore, the readiness framework developed provides firms and their managers with six recommendations that can enable a rigorous evaluation of a firm’s readiness to embark on backshoring and reflect on the aspect of fitness of its current strategies. Keywords: backshoring, knowledge, technology, supplier infrastructure

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Jæger, Bjørn (2019). Operationalizing Industry 4.0 : understanding barriers of Industry 4.0 and circular economy. In Ameri, Farhad; Stecke, Kathryn E.; Cieminski, Gregor von & Kiritsis, Dimitris (Ed.), Advances in Production Management Systems. Towards Smart Production Management Systems : IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2019, Austin, TX, USA, September 1–5, 2019, Proceedings, Part II. Springer. ISSN 9783030299965. p. 135–142. doi: 10.1007/978-3-030-29996-5_16. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The manufacturing industry has to withstand an increasing competition requiring customization of products, shorter time to market and a transition towards more sustainable operations and products. There is a need for a transition to business models that incorporate sustainability while keeping business activities profitable. Leveraging the advantages of new technologies within the concept of Industry 4.0 is seen as an important factor to maintain competitiveness while responding to the sustainability challenge. Changing the way businesses operate is not easy as is evident from studies that have identified many barriers, including costs, lack of competence, loss of jobs, and process, product or production facilities not suitable for Industry 4.0. Due to these barriers, firms are slow to make a transition towards customized products, shorter lead times and more sustainable operations and products. The commitment for sustainability includes a shift towards Circular Economy (CE) that poses additional barriers like geographic dispersion, product complexity, and lock-in to the contemporary linear ‘take-make-consume-dispose’ model of operation. This paper addresses how manufacturers perceive Industry 4.0, what motivates their investments in Industry 4.0, and what barriers they see in adapting Industry 4.0 followed by a literature review identifying barriers for adhering to CE in the manufacturing industry sector. The study offers empirical insights identifying a need for a roadmap for implementation of Industry 4.0 to support CE as well as providing directions for future research. Keywords: Industry 4.0, manufacturing technology, sustainability, circular economy

• Nujen, Bella Belerivana & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2018). Kunnskapsbygging og backshoring. In Hogset, Heidi; Berge, Dag Magne & Dale, Karl Yngvar (Ed.), Det regionale i det internasjonale : fjordantologien 2018. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 9788215031217. p. 355–377. doi: 10.18261/9788215031224-2018-19. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Backshoring som fenomen har nylig fått stor oppmerksomhet blant akademikere og bedriftsledere i vestlige land. Basert på case-studier i den norske offshore-klyngen, gir vi et innblikk i hvordan kunnskapsbygging i produksjon påvirkes av avansert automatisering og implementering av teknologi når bedrifter skifter strategi til backshoring. Formålet med denne studien er å undersøke potensielle kunnskapsrelaterte utfordringer som bedrifter kan oppleve når produksjon bringes tilbake til Norge. Nøkkelord: backshoring, global sourcing, produksjon, kunnskap

• Nujen, Bella Belerivana; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Damm, Rickard & Gammelsæter, Hallgeir (2018). Managing reversed (global) outsourcing : the role of knowledge, technology and time. Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management. ISSN 1741-038X. 29(4), p. 676–698. doi: 10.1108/JMTM-02-2017-0023. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Purpose: Against the recent trend toward reversed global outsourcing, the purpose of this paper is to provide insights on how the internal process can be handled once the decision on reverse outsourcing has been made. The authors focus in particular on in-house knowledge and technology requirements. Design/methodology/approach: To explore the topic at hand, the researchers conducted in-depth semi-structured interviews with five companies operating in two different industry sectors. Findings: Reversed outsourcing accentuates challenges relating to retained knowledge. When embarking on reversed outsourcing, companies need to acknowledge the effort to revive and renew capabilities in order to perform technical operations and advanced manufacturing production. Research limitations/implications: The research is based on case studies in a Scandinavian context. Further empirical research from other high-cost locations is needed to validate the findings. Originality/value: Explorative qualitative research is scarce in the emergent literature on reversed outsourcing. The paper provides practical and theoretical insights into how to handle diminishing knowledge in companies that are re-evaluating their sourcing strategies. It adds a knowledge dimension within the emergent literature. A framework for key success factors and propositions is also provided. Keywords: knowledge transfer, outsourcing, manufacturing strategy, capabilities, technology implementation, reversed outsourcing, backshoring

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Nujen, Bella Belerivana (2018). Globalisering i revers? : hvorfor regionale bedrifter velger å ta tilbake produksjon. In Hogset, Heidi; Berge, Dag Magne & Dale, Karl Yngvar (Ed.), Det regionale i det internasjonale : fjordantologien 2018. Universitetsforlaget. ISSN 9788215031217. p. 378–396. doi: 10.18261/9788215031224-2018-20. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  De siste årene har vi sett en økt oppmerksomhet rundt begrepet «backshoring», som innebærer å ta tilbake aktiviteter som tidligere har blitt flyttet ut til land med lavere kostnadsnivå. Denne artikkelen diskuterer denne utviklingen opp imot klyngeteori. Vi presenterer refleksjoner basert på datainnsamling som er gjennomført i tre regionale klynger. Funnene viser at det oppstår betydelige skjulte kostnader ved å produsere ute, og at en har oppnådd flere fordeler ved å flytte produksjon tilbake. Nøkkelord: globalisering, backsourcing, klynger, innovasjon

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Ullern, Eli Fyhn (2017). Getting ready for the fourth industrial revolution: innovation in small and medium sized companies. IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology. ISSN 1868-4238. 513, p. 247–254. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-66923-6_29. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). The evolution and transformation of industrial clusters : a conceptual model. International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management (IJMTM). ISSN 1368-2148. 31(1-3), p. 176–191. doi: 10.1504/IJMTM.2017.082013. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Building on a global supply chain perspective, this paper aims at developing a conceptual model, which describes and explains the emergence and transformation of industrial clusters over time and in line with the recent development with globalisation of cluster value chains. The model puts particular emphasis on governance as an exponent and agent for change. It incorporates the cluster ‘macroculture’, which links the macro and transaction levels in the cluster, in order to explain cluster changes and transformations. The case of the maritime cluster in North West Norway is used to demonstrate the applicability of the approach. However, the model is applicable when studying industrial clusters, in general, and in particular in emerging economies experiencing rapid growth. Keywords: global supply Chains, GSC, cluster, evolution, transformation.

• Nujen, Bella Belerivana & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). Global shift-back’s : a strategy for reviving manufacturing competences. In Pedersen, Torben; Devinney, Timothy M.; Tihanyi, Laszlo & Camuffo, Arnaldo (Ed.), Breaking up the global value chain : opportunities and consequences. Emerald Group Publishing Limited. ISSN 9781787430723. p. 245–267. doi: 10.1108/S1571-502720170000030010. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Global businesses base their sourcing operations and manufacturing decisions primarily on financial principles and metrics. What is often disregarded is the strategic value of domestic locations and contextual tacit knowledge. However, recent empirical work on knowledge flows shows that proximity is crucial. The risk of losing knowledge and important competencies developed through generations within companies and value chains needs to be considered when developing a global sourcing strategy. This chapter sheds light on how global shift-backs, through backshoring are seen to affect organizations that are located in a high-cost country. Based on interviews with managers and key personnel within a specific industry, we explore how companies preserve innovative capabilities when considering closing down (captive) offshore centers or when embarking on a backshoring strategy. The implications derived from the case offers valuable insights into how organizational capabilities could be restored when companies bring manufacturing back. Keywords: global sourcing, backshoring, knowledge loss

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Ullern, Eli Fyhn (2017). Getting ready for the fourth industrial revolution : innovation in small and medium sized companies. In Lödding, Hermann; Riedel, Ralph; Thoben, Klaus-Dieter; Cieminski, Gregor von & Kiritsis, Dimitris (Ed.), Advances in production management systems : the path to intelligent, collaborative and sustainable manufacturing : IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2017 : Hamburg, Germany, September 3–7, 2017 : Proceedings, Part I. Springer. ISSN 9783319669229. p. 247–254. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-66923-6_29. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Companies are currently preparing for the fourth industrial revolution, which is envisioned to radically change manufacturing processes, logistics and business models in global manufacturing networks. Previous research have emphasized the need to respond to the changing landscape of the digital economy in dynamic and innovative ways. This study aims at exploring how small and medium-sized companies are prepared to meet this opportunity and challenge. In order to do this we have applied insights from innovation theories and empirical findings from eight companies that are part of two industrial clusters. The findings in this study indicate that even though most of the case companies have ambitions to position themselves in a new digital landscape, they prepare themselves differently. We see that organizations that has progressed furthest in implementing Industry 4.0 related concepts are the ones that make actively use of their external network in cooperation and sharing knowledge. These companies also have managed the balance between exploration and exploitation internally, where employees are both engaged in efficient manufacturing of existing products and product development. Consequently, we claim that both openness and organizational ambidexterity is vital for successful implementation of Industry 4.0. Keywords: Innovation, Networks, Organizational ambidexterity, Implementation, Industry 4.0, Digitization.

• Jæger, Bjørn & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). The IoT technological maturity assessment scorecard : a case study of Norwegian manufacturing companies. In Lödding, Hermann; Riedel, Ralph; Thoben, Klaus-Dieter; Cieminski, Gregor von & Kiritsis, Dimitris (Ed.), Advances in production management systems : the path to intelligent, collaborative and sustainable manufacturing : IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2017 : Hamburg, Germany, September 3–7, 2017 : Proceedings, Part I. Springer. ISSN 9783319669229. p. 143–150. doi: 10.1007/978-3-319-66923-6_17. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The accelerated use of technologies has led to what is termed the fourth industrial revolution, or Industry 4.0. It is based on machinery, robots, production lines, items and operators connected via the Internet to each other and to back-end systems, as a part of the Internet of Things (IoT). In this paper, we propose a new IoT Technological Maturity Assessment Scorecard that can assist manufacturers in adopting IoT-technologies. To demonstrate the Scorecard, we present a case study applying the scorecard in four Norwegian manufacturing companies. Keywords: Industry 4.0, Internet of Things, Maturity model, Manufacturing.

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• Slottemo, Hilde Gunn; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Svendsen, Njord V. (2024). Meiner uryddig rekruttering er «gift» for arbeidsmiljøet. [Journal]. Khrono.no. Full text in Research Archive
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• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2022). Reflections on the role of sustainability in manufacturing backshoring decisions. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Even though sustainability appears to be a relevant driver for the relocation of production, this has only to a limited extent been studied as an independent motive and a result of backshoring. This study explores the literature on backshoring and sustainability and discuss some empirical cases to shed light of the connection between sustainability and backshoring. Studies exploring backshoring have mainly applied theoretical frameworks that are based on economic considerations, while sustainability involves issues that may require companies and researchers to take a broader perspective. This study suggests including institutional theory for analyzing how sustainability can play a role in companies' strategic decisions concerning backshoring.

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• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2019). Med gondol til bærekraftshimmelen? Full text in Research Archive
• Jæger, Bjørn; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Naz, Farah & Rahim, Khadija Khudai (2019). Towards circular economy in manufacturing : identification of barriers seen by Norwegian manufacturing companies. In ., Ukjent (Eds.), Operations Adding Value to Society : 26th EurOMA Conference Helsinki, Finland, June 17-19 2019 : Conference Proceedings. EurOMA. p. 3496–3505. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Most companies include in their strategy, a commitment for sustainable growth which involves a switch towards a circular economy (CE). A CE transition is hindered by barriers that must be overcome to comply with sustainable growth. In this paper we identify barriers faced by industries, and we propose solutions for how to overcome these barriers. The main barriers were found to be complexities in supply chain, coordination problems, quality issues, little attention to CE in production and design, difficulties in disassembly of products and high start-up costs. To overcome these barriers, we present a model supporting life cycle information. Keywords: circular economy, sustainability, barriers

• Klymenko, Olena; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Jæger, Bjørn & Nerger, Allan James (2019). Digitalization and environmental sustainability : what are the opportunities? In ., Ukjent (Eds.), Operations Adding Value to Society : 26th EurOMA Conference Helsinki, Finland, June 17-19 2019 : Conference Proceedings. EurOMA. p. 3880–3889. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This paper provides an explorative study on digitalization and sustainability from the angle of industrial firms. The paper presents case studies on application of the Triple Layered Business Model Canvas, which allowed for relevant insight into the field. The findings in this study show that companies do not capture sufficient sustainability data along their supply chain in order to conduct an overall sustainability assessment. The opportunities lies in adaptation of new technologies, which allow collecting data along each phase of life cycle of a product. Four Sustainable Development Goals by United Nations that are aligned to Industry 4.0 are addressed. Keywords: sustainability, manufacturing, clusters, digitalization

• Klymenko, Olena; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Nerger, Allan James & Jæger, Bjørn (2019). Digitalization and environmental sustainability : what are the opportunities? Full text in Research Archive
• Jæger, Bjørn; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Naz, Farah & Rahim, Khadija Khudai (2019). Towards circular economy in manufacturing : identification of barriers seen by Norwegian manufacturing companies. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Bjarnar, Ove & Berge, Dag Magne (2019). Digitalisering og kunnskapsutvikling. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2019). Forelesningen minutt for minutt : en analyse av bruk av video i logistikkutdanningen ved Høgskolen i Molde. Full text in Research Archive
• Haugen, Kjetil K.; Bøyum-Folkeseth, Linda; Hansson, Lisa; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Guvåg, Bjørn & Vik, Erlend [Show all 8 contributors for this article] (2019). Fra toppen av Haugen : Linda tok gullet! Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2019). Drømmen om en slank organisasjon. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2019). Fornuft og følelser. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Svenning, Geir Arne; Waagbø, Arild Johan & Barth, Cathrine (2018). Sender ledere på innovasjonsutdanning til San Francisco for tredje gang. [Journal]. http:\\panorama.himolde.no. Full text in Research Archive
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• Haukeberg, Lise Gundersen & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2018). The ambidextrous organization in regional and global manufacturing networks – explorative enough? Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The present study aims at shedding light on how an industry with long tradition in a highcost country has handled the tension between cost efficiency and increasing needs for delivering innovative products to the market when being part of networks at different scales. We argue that in order to stay competitive, manufacturing firms need to be able to achieve ambidexterity as well as crossing firm boundaries for stimulating its innovation activity. Cases from a high cost location are presented to demonstrate how innovation and ambidexterity unfolds in regional and global manufacturing networks. Keywords: innovation, the ambidextrous organization, manufacturing networks

• Bach, Terje; Jæger, Bjørn & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2018). Manufacturing-as-a-service : on the need for quantified quality of manufacturing services. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  To realize the potential of manufacturing resources and capabilities, the concept of manufacturing networks are emerging with production facilities as network nodes providing manufacturing services. We present a design in which node and link capabilities offer manufacturing as services with predefinedquality-of-servicelevelsthatcanservevariouscustomerdemand.

• Haukeberg, Lise Gundersen & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2018). Innovation through supply chain co-creation in regional and global networks. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  The study presents literature on how value co-creation takes place in regional and global manufacturing networks, aiming at shedding light on what role geographical proximity has on value co-creation. Cases from a high cost location are presented to demonstrate how innovation takes place in regionalandglobalsupplychains.

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Nujen, Bella Belerivana & Solli-Sæther, Hans (2018). The role of institutional context in back shoring decisions. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Jæger, Bjørn (2018). Kompetanse i en digital tid. p. 26–26. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2018). Innovasjon i en digital tidsalder. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). Digitalisering og gjenreising av norsk industri. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Gjennom de siste tiårene har store deler av norsk produksjonsindustri blitt satt ut til lavkostland. Med økt fokus på digitalisering har nasjonal produksjon fått økt oppmerksomhet, og vi har fått den første industrimeldingen siden 1981. Hvordan kan norsk industri utnytte mulighetene i ny teknologi til å gjenbygge norsk produksjonsindustri, og hvordan kan dette påvirke våre produksjonsnettverk?

• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). Om mulighetene for næringslivet knyttet til teknologi og samarbeid. Full text in Research Archive
• Nujen, Bella Belerivana & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). Kunskapsbyggande och backshoring. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Nujen, Bella Belerivana (2017). Globalisering i revers? : hvorfor regionale bedrifter velger å ta tilbake produksjon. Full text in Research Archive
• Amdam, Rolv Petter Storvik; Bjarnar, Ove & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). Making sense of organizations in globalized clusters. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Nujen, Bella Belerivana & Solli-Sæther, Hans (2017). The backshoring phenomenon : what are the motives? Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Jæger, Bjørn & Dugnas, Karolis (2017). Operationalizing industry 4.0 : empirical insights into a cluster of Norwegian manufacturers. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). Rektorvalget Høgskolen i Molde : rektorvalget og struktursaken. Romsdals Budstikke.. ISSN 0806-5160. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). Blockchain og Bitcoin – vår tids nye ideologi? Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). Kommer Industri 4.0 til å erstatte eller komplementere Lean? Full text in Research Archive
• Kristoffersen, Steinar; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Panzer, Georg; Haavardsen, Heidi Viviann & Brunvoll, Øyvind (2017). Derfor vil disse fire bli høgskolerektor : to kvinner og to menn har meldt seg på i kampen om rektorjobben på Høgskolen i Molde. [Journal]. Romsdals budstikke. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). ViP-stafetten. [Journal]. Transport Inside. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). Livet i Dødens dal. Panorama : nettavis for Høgskolen i Molde. Full text in Research Archive
• Hauge, Olav; Nujen, Bella Belerivana & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2016). Backsourcing - korleis robotar reddar arbeidsplassar. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2016). Survey – teknologibruk og sourcing. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2016). Survey – teknologibruk og sourcing. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2016). Manufacturing Network 4.0. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2016). Pandoras eske – eller uklart konsept? Logistikk & Ledelse. ISSN 1501-5890. 29(7), p. 12–14. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Det sies at vi er inne i den fjerde industrielle revolusjon basert på CPS. Men hva betyr dette egentlig, og hva vil det bety for bedrifter og deres operasjoner?

• Lauritsen, Stein; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Løvoll, Jon Einar & Holst-Dyrnes, Olav (2016). Industri 4.0 blir et paradigmeskifte. [Journal]. Norwegian Rooms - Et klyngemagasin. Full text in Research Archive
• Jæger, Bjørn; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Wiik, Heidi & Bø, Agnethe Hylseng (2016). IoT Technological Maturity Model and Assessment of Norwegian Manufacturing Companies. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2016). Industry 4.0 – Pandora’s Box or a fuzzy concept? Panorama : nettavis for Høgskolen i Molde. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2016). Skal to professorer bestemme Høgskolen i Moldes fremtid? Romsdals Budstikke.. ISSN 0806-5160. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Olsen, Kai A.; Meisingset, Sigrun Lossius & Gilde, Renate (2016). Åpenbart en hersketeknikk : anklager om mobbing og sjikane i fusjonsdebatt : førsteamanuensis mener debattklima skader skolens omdømme. [Journal]. Romsdals budstikke. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2016). Høgskolen er avhengig av støtte fra omgivelsene. Romsdals Budstikke.. ISSN 0806-5160. p. 31–31. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Hammervoll, Trond (2016). Guest editorial. International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management. ISSN 0960-0035. 46(9), p. 806–808. doi: 10.1108/IJPDLM-07-2016-0201. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  Editorial for NOFOMA 2015 Conference special issue: The NOFOMA network is a society of Nordic researchers within the logistics and supply chain management (SCM) fields. The main activity of the NOFOMA network is to carry out an annual conference gathering for researchers primarily from the Nordic countries, but also from other countries around the world.

• Olsen, Kai A. & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2016). Hvor havner Høgskolen i Molde? p. 47–47. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Solli-Sæther, Hans & Nujen, Bella Belerivana (2016). The reshoring phenomena: What are the motives? Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Nujen, Bella Belerivana (2016). Global sourcing and backshoring of manufacturing: An evolutionary perspective. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2016). MANUFACTURING 4.0 Fremtidens produksjonsnettverk: Hvor går veien? Og hva betyr det for møbelbransjen? Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld & Knutstad, Gaute Andreas Johansen (2016). Omstilling – bare en festtale? Full text in Research Archive
• Magerøy, Sigrid Anna & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2025). Utfordringer i prosessen med tilegning og implementering av kunnskap, på veien mot en bærekraftig byggebransje - En casestudie av bedriften Christie & Opsahl AS. Høgskolen i Molde - Vitenskapelig høgskole i logistikk. Full text in Research Archive
• Gussiås, Astrid Marie & Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2025). Mellomledelse og motivasjon: En kvalitativ studie av ansattes opplevelser. Høgskolen i Molde - Vitenskapelig høgskole i logistikk. Full text in Research Archive
• Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld (2017). Knowledge and forms of cooperation : a survey in the maritime cluster in North West Norway. Høgskolen i Molde - Vitenskapelig høgskole i logistikk. ISSN 9788279622260. Full text in Research Archive Show summary

  This working paper presents the results of a survey performed in the Møre and Romsdal maritime cluster in Northwest Norway as a part of the Marco project1. The goal of this survey was to map the educational level, the need of competence of cluster companies, the sources of knowledge, and forms of cooperation in the cluster. The educational aspects of the survey will be presented in a separate report, while the present working paper focuses on global sourcing, sources of knowledge and aspects of cooperation between cluster companies. Prior to the survey, a theoretical study was carried out by the author, and laid the foundation for the preparation of the survey. The main focus of the research has been to study what kind of knowledge is considered important for cluster companies, and from which sources they acquire knowledge. Based on theory, we develop hypotheses concerning the relationship between forms of cooperation and outsourcing on one side and sources and forms of knowledge on the other. The results are presented with accompanying reflections.

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