Peter Almström

Peter Almström is an Associate Professor at Chalmers University of Technology, specializing in Supply and Operations Management. With extensive experience in productivity analysis and manufacturing systems, he has developed the PPA (Productivity Potential Assessment) methodology and contributes to both industrial and healthcare sectors.

• Current research focuses on sustainable production metrics and real-time performance systems
• Active member of the Nordic MTM Association
• Recipient of grants from VINNOVA and regional stakeholders

Key Research Areas include:

• Productivity management across manufacturing and healthcare
• Time data management for manual assembly processes
• Performance measurement systems
• Manual work analysis and optimization
• Digital transformation readiness
• Circular production systems

Recent trends show increasing cross-sector applications of productivity frameworks, particularly in healthcare operations and Industry 4.0 implementations. His work emphasizes practical tools for sustainable resource utilization and standardized work measurement techniques.

Advising & Grants involve multiple funded projects:

• CirkuTrä (2023–2028): Circular furniture production
• RE:Furn (2023–2026): Public environment furniture remanufacturing
• TIMEBLY (2018–2020): Time data automation
• LoHiSwedProd (2018–2020): Flexible automation in Sweden

Labs & Teams include the Chalmers Sustainable Production Group and collaborations with VINNOVA-funded initiatives. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation through industry partnerships like Volvo Cars and RISE institutes.