Essays about: "Supply Chain Leadership"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words Supply Chain Leadership.

  1. 1. Business Intelligence and Analytics – a key driver for efficient production? : An empirical study in the food industry

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Simon Dahlström; Erik Hasslid; [2023]
    Keywords : Fact-based Decision Making; Efficient Production; Food Industry; BI A;

    Abstract : Organizational decisions are significant to an organizations' future. Research shows that many organizations tend to make decisions based on previous experiences, ‘gut feeling’ and assumptions rather than facts. This is troubling since decision-makers leave the organization’s future to the hands of chance. READ MORE

  3. 2. Balancing Demand and Supply Planning in the Food Supply Chain : Insights from a Dairy Industry Case Study

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

    Author : Jennifer Laktena; [2023]
    Keywords : Food Supply Chain; Demand Management Demand Planning; Supply Planning; Forecast; Promotion activities; Livsmedelsförsörjningskedjan; Efterfrågehantering; Efterfrågeplanering; Försörjningsplanering; Prognos; Kampanj;

    Abstract : Globalization and increasing demand for a variety of food products have contributed to challenges within the food industry (Zhu et al, 2018). The Food Supply Chain, FSC, involves several processes from production to distribution, involving actors from all the different steps in the network (Rohmer et al., 2018). READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring Middle Manager’s Motivations for Social Sustainability adoption in Sustainable Supply Chain Management : From an Organisation Culture Perspectivein Swedish Multinational Companies

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Yufeng Wang; Deoul Raj Eric; [2023]
    Keywords : Middle Managers; Motivation; Drivers; Social sustainability; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Organisational Culture; Supply Chain Leadership; Multinational Companies; Sweden;

    Abstract : Sustainability and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) is increasingly gainingattention from researchers and practitioners, while social sustainability practices researchinitiated by middle management is yet to be explored in both breadth and depth. Middlemanager, as an intermediary between top management and the frontline staff, holds acritical role for social sustainability adoption in the SSCM. READ MORE

  5. 4. Purchasing and Digitalization in an era of Turbulence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Emil Sarajlic; Vishal Natesan; [2023]
    Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 5. Factors Influencing the Implementation of Circular Business Model among Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Sweden

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Nour Almshref; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Circular Business Model; SMEs; Barriers; Drivers;

    Abstract : The Circular Economy is on the top of the corporate agenda and provokes the interest of the academic community, governments, and policymakers. The Circular Economy paradigm is seen as a better solution and more sustainable alternative to the current linear system. To realize the benefit of the CE, new thinking and new business models are required. READ MORE