Essays about: "flexibility in supply chain management"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 77 essays containing the words flexibility in supply chain management.

  1. 21. Electricity supply chain adaption to distributed solar PV sources: electricity suppliers and prosumers. Sweden Case study based on UK framework.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

    Author : Rut Montero Vilar; [2021]
    Keywords : Electricity Supply Chain; smart grid; solar PV; Supply Chain Management; Close-Loop Supply Chain; prosumer; case study; electricity supplier; business model; collaboration; incentives.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background The Paris Agreement has forced the European Parliament to set a target of 35% renewable energies by 2030. In Sweden, the adaptation of the electricity supply chain to renewable energy production has created new opportunities for the electricity supply chain member. READ MORE

  3. 22. Outgrowing the Disruptions : Exploring Supply Chain Resilience in High-growth Firms

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

    Author : Adam Lidström; Linus Nordin; [2021]
    Keywords : supply chain resilience; high-growth firms; supply chain flexibility; supply chain robustness; redundancy; organizational lifecycles; motståndskraft i försörjningskedjan; företag med hög tillväxt; flexibilitet i försörjningskedjan; robusthet i leveranskedjan; redundans; organisatoriska livscykler;

    Abstract : In an ever-more complex and unstable global environment, the threats of supply chain disruptions are increasing. Furthermore high-growth firms, which are main contributors to the global economy, have no specific guidance as it pertains to this issue, while academics perceive a gap in knowledge with respect to these types of firms. READ MORE

  4. 23. Preventive adaptation strategies within disaster management – how humanitarian actors address climate-related challenges

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Angela Antoni; Kerstin Niggl; [2020]
    Keywords : humanitarian; disaster management; climate change; challenges; adaptation;

    Abstract : Background: Climate change is a significant factor shaping the planet and changing the pattern of disasters which leads to direct and indirect consequences. The result is a huge amount of affected people who rely on humanitarian aid. The satisfaction of this need is the responsibility of disaster management. READ MORE

  5. 24. Critical Supply Chain Factors for Scaling a Startup - A Case Study in the Industry of Semiconductors

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Pontus Landgren; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Critical Supply Chain Factors for Scaling a Startup -- A Case Study in the Industry of Semiconductors Author: Pontus Landgren Supervisors: Bertil Nilsson, Lund University, Faculty of Engineering & Lennart Moberg, Acconeer AB Background: A well implemented supply chain strategy aligned with the company's overall strategy is a prerequisite in order to successfully scale a startup. About 90% of all startups fail to become successful, mainly because of premature scaling. READ MORE

  6. 25. Does Length Matter?: An exploratory study on the current state of producers in Short Food Supply Chains

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Victor Magnusson; Daniel Petri Cortés; Simon Wernerhag; [2020]
    Keywords : Short Food Supply Chains; Food Supply Chains; Sustainable Development; Alternative Food Systems; Socio-environmental Responsibility;

    Abstract : Background: The relevance of the food system for economic, environmental and social well-being is vital to consider. However, there is a lack of research covering issues and performance assessments of the supply chains in the food industry. READ MORE