Essays about: "Global Sourcing"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 100 essays containing the words Global Sourcing.

1. 6. Manufacturing & Regional Cost Competitiveness of Commercial Sodium Ion Cells : A bottom-up cost analysis of Lithium and Sodium Ion Battery Storage

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Srujan Kiran Alva; [2023]
   Keywords : Sodium Prussian Blue Analogues; Sodium layered oxides; Lithium Iron Phosphate; Sodium NMC111; Lithium NMC111; Battery Manufacturing Scaling; Cost Analysis; Battery manufacturing policy; Industrial Import Costs; Cathode Thickness;

   Abstract : Batteries are increasingly seen as an indispensable element in the rapid progress of the energy transition. With forecasts for global demand set to reach 2 TWh by 2030 and increasing policy support for battery manufacturers, many questions arise on whether the current rapid expansion of battery manufacturing industry is sustainable. READ MORE

3. 7. The Carbon Impact of Component Production in China: Investigating the Impact of Carbon Border Adjustment Policies for a Global Manufacturing Company

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Fabian Bergman; Spiros Pavlidis; [2023]
   Keywords : Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism; CBAM; EU ETS; Embedded emissions; Steel and aluminum manufacturing in China; Sourcing.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Title: The Carbon Impact of Component Production in China: Investigating the Impact of Carbon Border Adjustment Policies for a Global Manufacturing Company Authors: Fabian Bergman & Spiros Pavlidis Supervisor: Eva Berg, Lecturer at Engineering Logistics, Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University Examiner: Louise Bildsten, Associate Lecturer at Engineering Logistics, Faculty of Engineering (LTH) at Lund University Contribution: This thesis has been a complete elaboration between the two authors. Each author has been involved in every part of the process and contributed equally. READ MORE

4. 8. Rare Earth Metals' Resiliency and Volatility Spillover Effects : A Critical Supply Assessment for Western Technologies From a Risk Management Perspective

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Farzam Ebrahimi; Samuel Elm; [2023]
   Keywords : Rare Earth Metals; Interconnectedness; Conditional Volatility; Risk Management; Value at Risk; Event Study;

   Abstract : This paper explores the relationship between Chinese rare earth metals (REMs) and the industries in the U.S and Europe that heavily rely on them. READ MORE

5. 9. Achieving Sustainability in Complex Multi-Tier Supply Chains: The Role of Supply Chain Visibility and Transparency in Responsible Sourcing of Critical Minerals

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Ekaterina Pikuleva; [2023]
   Keywords : critical minerals; supply chain transparency; supply chain visibility; sustainable supply chain management; traceability; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : There is growing pressure from stakeholders on global corporations to ensure the sustainability of their products throughout the supply chain. At the same time, due to the high complexity and dynamism of supply chains, companies often do not know what actors operate in their supply chains beyond direct suppliers. READ MORE

6. 10. Production of critical minerals and metals: Empirical investigation of sustainability aspects

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Johanna Askros; [2023]
   Keywords : Energy transition; environmental justice; sustainable development; sustainable mining; systems thinking;

   Abstract : The threat of global climate change has brought on the need for a transition towards renewable energy sources and electrification, thereby creating a significantly increased demand for energy minerals and metals. Despite being on a path towards an energy system with net-zero emissions, the European Union (EU) is currently highly dependent on the import of these minerals and metals from outside of the Union. READ MORE