Essays about: "Purchasing Process"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 332 essays containing the words Purchasing Process.
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1. Scaling up and down with circular economy
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : This project commences with a personal reflection. I, the author, find myself on the verge of completing my academic journey and embarking on the pursuit of an independent life. This involves securing employment and establishing a place to call home, with the ultimate goal of starting a family. READ MORE
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2. Managing the procurement process during scale-up: A case study of a European Battery Manufacturer
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The European battery market is in rapid growth and the industry actors are ramping up production as well as exploring international expansion opportunities. However, due to the relative novelty of the industry in Europe, there is a lack of benchmark companies and established frameworks for successful expansion. READ MORE
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3. Exploring Environmentally Sustainable Last-Mile Deliveries in Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : Last-mile delivery is the part of the e-commerce supply chain that is the least efficient in terms of cost, time, and environmental impact. As e-commerce is expected to keep growing, this puts pressure on last-mile deliveries to reduce their environmental impact if Sweden is to reach its environmental goals for 2045. READ MORE
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4. Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : Abstract Title: Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence Authors: Emil Sarajlic & Vishal Natesan Supervisor: Wilbert Baerwaldt, Director Sourcing and Value Chain at Duni AB Louise Bildsten, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Examiner: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE
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5. The Role of Transport Purchasing Companies in the Reduction of Freight Transport Emissions : The Opportunities and Barriers of Environmentally Friendly Freight Transport
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The freight transport industry accounts for a large and, moreover, an increasing share of the global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this, previous studies point to the fact that freight transport purchasing companies (TPCs) do not take sufficient action to reduce emissions from the freight transports they buy. READ MORE
