Essays about: "Labour supply"

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1. 6. Reuse and recycling of concrete : Economic barriers and possible opportunities for future profitability

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Julia Knutsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Reuse; Recycling; Circular economy; Construction industry; Building material; Concrete industry;

   Abstract : Today, the world's natural ecosystems are threatened by increased extraction of raw materials andgreenhouse gas emissions to the atmosphere. One of the drivers of this problem is the impact fromindustries through their production. A possible strategy to reduce pressure on natural ecosystems is toincrease the use of industrial ecosystems. READ MORE

3. 7. Market Analysis of AI Decentralized Industrial Heating Processes : The Case of AI integrated microwave heating technology

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Harshith Rao Madagashira Satish; [2023]
   Keywords : Microwave technology; Decentralized; AI integrated; Market analysis; VRIO framework; competitor analysis;

   Abstract : The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) with microwave heating technology is offering a unique and specialized potential, leading to significant transformations across numerous sectors. This novel device integrates artificial intelligence technology with environmentally sustainable microwave heating, offering the potential to decrease human labour, improve precision, minimize expenses, and promote efficiency. READ MORE

4. 8. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
   Keywords : Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

   Abstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE

5. 9. The European Commission’s approach to combatting forced labour in global supply chains : Critical frame analysis of the Proposal by the European Commission for a ban on products made with forced labour

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Clara Selderman; [2023]
   Keywords : Forced labour; human rights; European Union; European Commission; unfair competition; economic operator; remedy; framing; policy problem; supply chain; value chain; corporate responsibility; business and human rights;

   Abstract : Forced labour presents a severe human rights violation and affects about 27.6 million people worldwide. Most forced labour in the private economy takes place in businesses linked to the global market economy. In efforts against forced labour, it is therefore crucial to address the role of business operations in global supply chains. READ MORE

6. 10. The Effect of Free Elderly Personal Care on Informal Caregiving and Labour Market Participation: Revisiting the Scottish Reform

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Tilman Friedrich Bretschneider; Joel Cheung; [2023]
   Keywords : Informal Care; Labour Supply; Difference-in-differences; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : We revisit the Scottish care reform of 2002 to estimate the effect of free formal personal care for the elderly on informal caregiving and labour market participation using a difference-in-differences approach. We find that previous studies’ results suffer from bias due to violations of identifying assumptions. READ MORE