Essays about: "global commodity chain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 18 essays containing the words global commodity chain.

1. 1. Brewing for a Better Future : Exploring the connection between inter-organisational learning and the sustainable development of coffee farms

   University essay from

   Author : Lisa-Sophie Goerlich; Julian Meyer; [2023]
   Keywords : coffee; sustainability; inter-organisational learning; sustainable development; communication; knowledge creation; sense-making; decision-making;

   Abstract : Coffee is a vital source of income for millions of farmers worldwide and an important commodity in global trade. The 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, aim to improve the world's production and consumption patterns, but coffee farming is still often associated with modern-day slavery, poor working conditions, and deforestation. READ MORE

3. 2. A Theoretical Analysis of Labour Exploitations in the New British Readymade Garment Industry using the 'Sweatshop Regime' Theory

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

   Author : Eilidh Dempsey; [2022]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The recent phenomena of reshoring apparel manufacturing back to the UK has developed economic opportunities for the British garment industry alongside worsening labour conditions and social costs for its workers. Historic and ongoing international debates and research that have focused on the topic of labour conditions of global apparel manufacturing have been achieved and published using the sweatshop regime theory, which here is defined as the unjust and socially oppressive labour system of garment manufacturing. READ MORE

4. 3. Facebook and the Circulation of Capital: The Rentier Supply Chain of Social Media Marketing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

   Author : Axel Sievers; [2021]
   Keywords : Digital Platforms; Digital Space; Facebook; Global Inequality Chains; Political Economy; Rentier Capitalism; Social Media; Supply Chain; Value Theory; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Digital space is a novel form of spatial expression which have been core to the business model of some of the largest firms within the 21st century. Mobilizing tools from geographical political economy, Facebook and the core function of its digital space is critically analyzed, along with how value is distributed along the advertising supply chain. READ MORE

5. 4. Ain’t our business? A study of transnational climate change impacts on Swedish consumption through the lens of Brazilian soy

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

   Author : Frida Lager; [2019]
   Keywords : climate change; telecoupling; risk; supply chains; Sweden; soy; Brazil; teleconnected risk; transnational climate impacts;

   Abstract : Over the past decades the world has become increasingly interconnected, and global commodity trade has increased substantially in scope and complexity. Simultaneously, we are rapidly moving towards a future with an increased risk of severe disruption caused by the effects of climate change globally. READ MORE

6. 5. Economic empowerment through value chain upgrading. The case of coffee in Uganda.

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

   Author : Ann-Kathrin Schewe; [2018]
   Keywords : Value chain upgrading; Economic development; Coffee industry; Eastern Africa;

   Abstract : The development of industries adjacent to existing commodity extraction in commodity- dependent, low-income countries appears to be a promising strategy towards sustainable economic development. However, such commodity-based value chain upgrading has largely not materialised. This thesis analyses why this is the case. READ MORE