Essays about: "Why is Strategic Management Important"

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1. 21. Exploring the portfolio approach in purchasing and supply management : - the result of an international survey

   University essay from Akademin för teknik och miljö

   Author : Ina Fang Sjöberg; [2010]
   Keywords : Portfolio; role of purchasing; purchasing and supply management; strategic importance; performance; purchasing proficiency; buyer competency; purchasing capability;

   Abstract : Although many scholars assert that portfolio approach can facilitate purchasing to live up to its strategic importance and contribute to company performance; and practitioners have applied portfolio approach in various purchasing activities, there are still limited empirical researches to confirm that portfolio can actually create the benefits. The purpose of the study is to explore the usefulness of portfolio approach as well as why companies decide to apply portfolio approach in purchasing and supply management. READ MORE

3. 22. Implementation of Simulators at Sandvik Chile – “Practice Makes Perfect”

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Jacob Sandberg; [2009]
   Keywords : Simulators; Implementation; Sandvik Mining and Construction; Standard Rate Per Day; Payback; Proposed Implementation Period; Net Present Value; Benchmarking; Value Constellation; Service in action.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : With a current financial crisis and a tough competitive environment, all units and departments within the companies have to keep up with the market and its demands. Every time Sandvik sells a machine to a mining company, the buyer faces the fact that they normally have to educate their operators from scratch. READ MORE

4. 23. Complexity Reduction. Managing the complexity of global product development to enable component reuse

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Johan Newman; [2009]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Problem Complexity drives cost as it makes standardization and control difficult. The problem studied here is to identify which parts of these costs that are justified by creating competitive advantage and value to customer. READ MORE

5. 24. How management creates and realizes synergy : Cross-border merger & acquisitions

   University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Jonatan Partin; Matilda Andersson-Thunberg; Tobias Fjellman; [2008]
   Keywords : Merger; Acquisition; Synergy; Corporate Culture; Cross-border; Integration; Post-M A; Post M A Integration; ;

   Abstract : Abstract Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) have been around for a long time and has experienced waves of popularity during these times and they are very much an important part of today’s business world. M&As have also become increasingly international which can be due to the rising global competition. READ MORE

6. 25. Strategic Management of Higher Education Enterprises

   University essay from Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

   Author : Anton Persson; [2007]
   Keywords : strategic management; higher education; strategy;

   Abstract : Educational institutions are becoming increasingly important for regional and national economies. Recent developments in Europe have drawn attention to the need for elite institutions. After a long domestic debate, Germany appointed three of its universities to Eliteunis in the fall of 2006. READ MORE