Essays about: "backbone of economy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words backbone of economy.

  1. 1. Circular economy of spare parts and data-driven analytics - “Unlocking Sustainable Value: Analyzing Buyback Policy Circularity Performance in Volvo Group’s Reverse Supply Chain - A Renault Trucks Case Study”

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Vladyslav Zahladko; [2023-07-20]
    Keywords : closed-loop supply chain; reverse logistics; buyback policy; circular economy; performance measurement; supply chain analytics;

    Abstract : To address the current environmental challenges, companies are steadily shifting from a linear to a circular model in their daily operations. This process implies supplementing the traditional forward logistics with a reverse flow, enabling the reuse, remanufacturing, and recycling of existing products. READ MORE

  2. 2. Techno-economic analysis and design of the charging infrastructure for Electric Heavy Vehicles in Oskarshamn

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

    Author : Joan Cassany Espinosa; [2023]
    Keywords : Electrification; decarbonization; freight transport; heavy duty vehicle; battery electric truck; charging infrastructure; business model assessment; Elektrifiering; avkolning; godstransport; tunga fordon; batterielektrisk lastbil; laddinfrastruktur; affärsmodellsbedömning;

    Abstract : Within the most pollutants industries, the energy sector is the most significant contributor to climate change, representing two-thirds of the total Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. One of the main responsible for these emissions is transportation, which accounts for 26% of the world’s energy consumption, with crude oil-derived products providing more than 90% of this energy. READ MORE

  3. 3. Polymerization of isatin towards polymers for anion exchange membranes and gas separation applications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiska institutionen

    Author : Simone Facchini; [2022]
    Keywords : organic chemistry; membranes; isatin; polymers; Chemistry;

    Abstract : In a world where the problem of energy resources, pollution and all aspects related to these issues becomes more and more dominant, a greater commitment is needed in the search for solutions. The goal of this project is to make a contribution to the research and development of new materials to reduce the environmental impact in some fields. READ MORE

  4. 4. Unlocking the Potential of Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises through the Climate-neutral Cities Mission | A case study of Malmö and Lund in the Region Skåne, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Kyle Lavelle; [2021]
    Keywords : SME; climate-neutral cities; mission-oriented innovation policy; Region Skåne; urban sustainability transition; intermediaries; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Through the national innovation program Viable Cities, the City of Malmö and the City of Lund in the Region Skåne of southern Sweden have recently undertaken a mission to become climate-neutral by 2030, requiring the commitment and participation of the entire local, urban system in the pursuit and uptake of bottom-up, radical solutions. While small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) make up the backbone of the region’s economy, their importance to the mission’s success has not been fully conceptualized, despite evidence indicating that some SMEs are suited for developing radical innovations while others will struggle to decarbonize their business. READ MORE

  5. 5. Increasing sustainability performance in a SME : Focusing on lean and green

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Vigneshwar Harisekar; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainability; lean and green; small and medium sized enterprises; SMEs; 5S; value stream mapping; Hållbarhet; mager och grön; värdeflödesanalys; 5S; Små och medelstora företag;

    Abstract : The SMEs are considered as the backbone of the country, they are contributing the biggest part of the country’s GDP (Gross domestic product). The SMEs are showing rapid growth and facing tough competition to satisfy the customer needs. READ MORE