Essays about: "Risks in trade"

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1. 1. Leveraging Technologies of Industry 4.0 for risk management in Sea Freight Forwarding Operations

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Angelina Biiak; Yijuan Lindskog; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Risk; Risk Management Mitigation; Maritime Logistics Shipping Industry; Sea Freight Forwarder; Industry 4.0; Technologies Pillars;

   Abstract : Maritime logistics dominates the goods transportation market and is continuously growing along with the growth of global trade. However, a variety of risks continuously occur and significantly affect the maritime logistics industry, and thus the sea freight forwarding operations. READ MORE

3. 2. THE ROLE OF DEMOCRACY IN THE SELECTION OF AID RECIPIENTS A Case Study Investigating the Decision-Making Process of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida)

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Ismail Bazine; [2023-06-20]
   Keywords : Sida; Development Aid; Decision-Making Process; Selection of Aid Recipients; State Actors; Non-State Actors; Democracy;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to explore how the level of democracy in recipient countries affects the decision-making process of the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida) when determining whether to provide aid to state or non-state actors. While existing research has predominantly focused on donor motivations and interests based on aid allocation patterns, little attention has been given to the selection process employed by donor agencies and the factors that guide this process. READ MORE

4. 3. Studies on future Mine Countermeasure Vessels (MCMV)

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för matematik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Philip Somehagen; [2023]
   Keywords : Concept development; Mine countermeasure vessels; ROV; Sonar; Konceptutveckling; Minjaktsfartyg; ROV; Sonar;

   Abstract : Background Maritime transportation is vital for international trade, and any disruption to this flow can have severe financial and environmental consequences. Ship mines, both old and new, present significant risks as man-made obstacles. READ MORE

5. 4. Bringing human rights due diligence into law: Addressing modern slavery or business as usual? : A postcolonial assessment of the UK Modern Slavery Act’s compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Isabelle Kämpe; [2023]
   Keywords : UK Modern Slavery Act; MSA; UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; UNGP; modern slavery; human rights due diligence; HRDD; supply chain; transparency; postcolonialism; neo-colonialism; dependency theory;

   Abstract : Operating through complex supply chains and multiple jurisdictions, today’s business enterprises can outsource manufacturing to different parts of the world where they can take advantage of low labour- and production costs. In the global quest for businesses to maximise their profits, deteriorating working conditions for offshore labour workers are increasing the risks of human rights abuses. READ MORE

6. 5. Develop a Process for the Selection of New Continuous Improvement Projects : A case study of the prioritization of Lean Six-Sigmain the quality management team in an assembly industry through the AHP method

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Roopa Attibele Prakash; Adeleh Edalati; [2023]
   Keywords : CI Projects; MCDM methods; AHP; FMEA; Project Prioritization;

   Abstract : The research focuses on the selection and prioritization of Continuous Improvement (CI)projects in organizations. This study emphasizes the importance of recognizing appropriatecriteria for selecting projects that align with an organization's needs, skills, and goals. READ MORE