Essays about: "Geographical distance"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 170 essays containing the words Geographical distance.
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21. An early study on the potential of landscape and geographical variables to reduce bias in forest forecast planning in Ireland : a view on the value of data mining in an industry and era rich in information
University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research CentreAbstract : At a time when data are an integral part of many industries and the world as a whole, driven by a digital dominant era, there is an emerging discussion surrounding the level of value captured. Using data accumulated in the forest management system and the surrounding databases of the forestry semi state Coillte, my aim was to research if there was any type of data that could potentially be used to identify and understand inaccuracy in long- and short-term forecasting. READ MORE
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22. BORN DIGITALS A Multiple Case Study on the Internationalization Process of Nordic Healthtech Firms
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The entrance of digital technologies has led to the emergence of Born Digital firms, who internationalize by digitalizing their value chain. Prior research on the internationalization process of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has to a large extent focused on the phenomenon of early and rapid internationalization due to technological innovations facilitating this process, as well as the importance of networks therein. READ MORE
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23. Impact of blockchain on sustainable supply chain practices : A study on blockchain technology’s benefits and current barriers in sustainable SCM
University essay from Jönköping UniversityAbstract : Background: The increasing supply chain complexity has made verification of sustainable practices a challenging objective to achieve. Blockchain has been discussed as a potential solution to improve several aspects of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), as traceability and proof of origin for products are increasingly demanded by consumers. READ MORE
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24. Maintaining well-being when working remotely : Work habits of employees at a geographical IT office in Sweden during the COVID-19 pandemic, their perceived well-being and productivity
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DVMT)Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has in many ways changed how we live our lives. As a means to decrease the risks, working at a distance is now common for most employees during the pandemic. A problem that has arisen is getting overall information on how employees well-being and productivity has been affected by the new forced work environment. READ MORE
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25. What aspects affect inter-organizational knowledge transfer in different company sizes? An exploratory study
University essay from Högskolan i HalmstadAbstract : Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to explore aspects that affect inter-organizational knowledge transfer (KT), at the organizational level, from different sized companies such as small and medium enterprise (SME) and large or multinational company (LC/MNC), separately, to their partners.Design/methodology/approach - This thesis conducted a qualitative study with a deductive approach, using two companies in Sweden that belong to the hospitality industry and health sector, one SME, and one LC/MNC in order to explore the aspects that affect inter-organizational knowledge transfer by applying a theoretical framework based on existing literature. READ MORE
