Essays about: "chain pillars"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the words chain pillars.

  1. 1. Challenges and Recommendations for Product Reuse : Exploring the Reuse Supply Chain of In-store Hardware: A Case Study

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

    Author : Rasmus Atterblad; Håkan Blomkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Sustainability; Reuse; Circular Manufacturing Systems CMS ; Circular Business Model; Product Design; Supply Chain; ICT; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Hållbarhet; Återanvändning; Cirkulär Manufacturing Systems CMS ; Cirkulär Affärsmodell; Produktdesign; Leveranskedja; Informations- och Kommunikationsteknik;

    Abstract : The circular economy concept provides a model to minimize waste creation while at the same time maximizing value potential. Much attention has been given by researchers to the circular economy and its potential for society from a holistic perspective. READ MORE

  3. 2. Healing or Harmful? A case study of healing crystals supply chain and how transparency can work as a tool for retailers when developing a sustainability strategy

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linnéa Graflund; Elena Paanalahti; [2022-07-01]
    Keywords : gemstone mining industry; Green Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Transparency; Supply chain;

    Abstract : The market for healing crystals has exploded in recent years due to increased consumer interest in the ‘healing’ qualities it may offer. The main problems within the healing crystal industry is the unsafe and unethical labor conditions among others, but the most critical part is the lack of transparency within the supply chains which leaves consumers and retailers unknowing of the actual social, environmental and economic impacts of crystals. READ MORE

  4. 3. Backshore Once Offshored Manufacturing? : Exploring Sustainability as a Driver for Backshoring Decisions in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Valeria Bracamonte Nuñez; [2022]
    Keywords : offshoring; backshoring; sustainability; environmental system analysis tools; environmental decision making; Swedish automotive industry and global steel industry;

    Abstract : This master thesis has been conducted for Hanza Holding AB which is a global company with production facilities grouped into local clusters in proximity to its clients. The company has experienced an increased demand from companies seeking to relocate their production back to their home countries to be closer to their end markets. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainable Secondary Packaging for Life Science Industry : A case study with Cytiva

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Prajakta Dengale; [2022]
    Keywords : secondary packaging; sustainability; packaging logistics; transportation emissions; volume optimization; circular approach;

    Abstract : Sustainable development has become preeminent for government and corporations as the awareness of environmental impact of human activities increases. Integration of sustainability in supply chains requires companies to look at all three pillars of sustainability. READ MORE

  6. 5. Disruption in Tech Sectors; Rethinking Motivation from an Employee Perspective During COVID-19 : An exploratory multiple case study that aims to analyze the changes in the underlying factors of employee motivation during and after the transformation to remote work.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Elin Hammargren; Murron Hendriks; [2022]
    Keywords : Employee motivation; remote work; hybrid workplace; change management; COVID-19; unplanned change;

    Abstract : Background: The unplanned entrance of the COVID-19 pandemic caused an imbalance in organizational stability, directly leading to the introduction of widespread hybrid workplaces. This caused new challenges for employee efficiency, engagement, and well-being due to the lack of adequate strategy and resources. READ MORE