Essays about: "costs of quality in Asia"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the words costs of quality in Asia.

1. 6. The Influence Of Outsourcing Production On Performance Objectives In A Manufacturing SME Context

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

   Author : Luca Modolo; Julia Sabrina Peter; [2015]
   Keywords : Outsourcing; performance objectives; manufacturing; SME; operations; production; strategy;

   Abstract : The increasing globalisation leads to tougher competition caused by various options that come along such as outsourcing production to Asia. The success of a company depends on its ability to stay competitive compared to other companies. Outsourcing production to Asia includes high amount of planning to have an equal set-up level as in Sweden. READ MORE

3. 7. Meeting the Challenges for Increasing the Share of Variable Renewable Energy in the Generation Mix of Mauritius

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Rakesh Kumar Dhununjoy; [2014]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS), Mauritius is exceptionally vulnerable. It faces similar threats to its survival as other SIDS, which include, inter alia, a strong reliance on a depleting natural resource base, loss of biodiversity and degradation of essential components of the ecosystem, and a heavy dependency on fossil fuels and other imported commodities that support society. READ MORE

4. 8. Locating outsourced and offshored production based on supply chain strategy: Findings from Swedish fashion/trend apparel companies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Daniel Persson; Emma Mählkvist; [2014]
   Keywords : Klädindustrin; supply chain-strategi; produktkategorier; faktorer vid lokalisering; lågkostnadsländer; outsourcing; offshoring; Fashion apparel industry; supply chain strategy; product categories; localization factors; low cost countries; outsourcing: offshoring; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Bakgrund: En stor utmaning inom klädindustrin är att kombinera produkters korta livscykler med de komplexa försörjningskedjornas långa ledtider. Följaktligen finns det ett antal supply chain-strategier som hanterar utmaningen olika: kostnadseffektiva, responsiva och resultatdrivna som fokuserar på ett större antal aspekter. READ MORE

5. 9. Super Grids in Africa : Could they release the economic potential of concentrating solar power?

   University essay from KTH/Energisystemanalys

   Author : Merce Labordena; [2013]
   Keywords : Concentrating solar power; CSP; Super Grid; Smart Grid; HVDC; Sub-Saharan Africa;

   Abstract : The way its future power systems are designed will have significant impact on sub-Saharan Africa's (SSA) aspirations to move from low electricity consumption rates to enhance life quality and further increase economic opportunity. At present, Africa is experiencing higher economic growth rates than other continents (including Asia). READ MORE

6. 10. Sustainability Comparison between EnDev and not-EnDev Micro-Hydro Power (MHP) in Indonesia : Analysis of the long-term technical, social, environmental and economic sustainability of the rural energy infrastructure of MHP in Indonesia

   University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

   Author : Andrea Ranzanici; [2013]
   Keywords : Micro‐Hydro Power; Indonesia; Rural Electrification; Energy Poverty; Sustainability; Off‐grid; Monitoring; Sustainable Energy; Community Empowerment; Renewable Energy.;

   Abstract : The Energising Development (EnDev) initiative, for which the GIZ acts as implementing agency, promotes the supply of modern energy technologies to households and small‐scale businesses in the rural communities of 24 countries in Africa, Latin America and Asia. In Indonesia, this has been achieved through off‐grid micro‐hydro (MHP) and solar power mini‐grids and since 2006 230 MHP and 117 solar projects have been supported to varying degree at substantial cost, reaching more than 167 thousand people. READ MORE