Essays about: "competitiveness increasing"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 141 essays containing the words competitiveness increasing.

  1. 21. The effects of taxes on fossil fuels on firms’ environmental and economic performance

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Mia Bivered; [2021-06-29]
    Keywords : carbon pricing; CO2 emissions; climate policy; fossil fuels; competitiveness;

    Abstract : This thesis evaluates whether taxes on fossil fuel use have decreased firms’ carbon intensity and whether carbon pricing has negatively affected firms’ economic performance. This is done using a firm level panel dataset, covering all firms in the mining, manufacturing and energy sectors in Sweden active during 2008-2018. READ MORE

  3. 22. Demand for Transportationin Circular Businesses : A System Dynamic approach

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

    Author : Vilhelm Erlandsson; Erik Åkerblom; [2021]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Circular business; Sustainability; Business model; Productservice system; Transportation; System dynamics; Supply chain; Cirkulär ekonomi; Hållbarhet; Transporter; System Dynamics; Affärsmodeller; Product-Service System; Värdekedjor;

    Abstract : One of the largest challenges’ mankind is currently facing has been recognized to be climate change. Moving towards climate neutrality, decoupling economic growth from resource use, and at the same time ensuring long-term competitiveness becomes highly important. READ MORE

  4. 23. Fibres from agricultural hemp waste

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Ella Kärkkäinen; Åsa Älgbrant; Simon Kronberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Hemp fibres; hemp residue; unretted hemp; nonwoven hemp;

    Abstract : There is an increasing demand for natural fibres in the textile industry as a consequence of the negative impact of the industry on the environment. Svensk Hampaindustri (SHI) is currently growing hemp in Sweden for its seeds. This leaves residue in the form of hemp stems that could be processed for textile products. READ MORE

  5. 24. Increasing Physical Activity with Gamification : Exploring Competitiveness as a Moderator for Leaderboard Effectiveness

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Fanny Danelid; Elin Fältman; [2021]
    Keywords : gamification; leaderboard; physical activity; competitiveness; cognitive science; spelifiering; topplista; fysisk aktivitet; tävlingsinriktning; kognitionsvetenskap;

    Abstract : Gamification is a strategy for changing behavior that can be used for increasing physical activity (PA). In Sweden, 34% of the population are not active enough and since sedentary behavior is associated with many health risks, this needs to be improved. READ MORE

  6. 25. Framework for AI Implementation : Prestudy for AI implementaion in the industry sector

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Sebastian Leo; [2021]
    Keywords : Lean Production; Artificial intellegence; Production;

    Abstract : In today’s industry, the competitiveness between companies is continuously increasing and thus it is important to continue utilizing new technologies to make the operation more efficient and it is vital to strive towards continuous improvement. At this moment it is getting more and more vital to utilize the 4th industrial revolution in the production industry but to utilize this new wave of technology it is crucial to understand what in-efficiencies exist in a production plant and how to work with Lean production as well as implementing the new technologies such as Artificial intelligence and machine learning. READ MORE