Essays about: "important of small scale business"

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1. 11. Exploring the implementation of an Inclusive Short Food Supply Chain

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi; Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Gerda Sidwall Thygesen; Gabriella Ljunggren; [2020]
   Keywords : Short Food Supply Chains; Inclusive Business Models; developing economies; food industry; Inclusive Short Food Supply Chains; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Developing and strengthening the agricultural sector is an important tool for reducing poverty, hunger and inequalities in developing economies. Successful linkages between small-scale farmers and the business sector through supply chains and business models are necessary to bridge the current gap between them and create mutually beneficial partnerships within the modern food industry. READ MORE

3. 12. The process of product development in small agricultural firms : a multiple case study of Swedish lamb producers

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Hugo Hultin; Simon Johansson; [2020]
   Keywords : agricultural sector; farmers; gotland; new food product development; new product development; NPD process; Sheep farmers; small firms;

   Abstract : This study provides a better understanding of small-scale farmers New Product Development (NPD) processes, what activities farmers undertake within and how they work with NPD processes. NPD plays a crucial role in creating and maintaining competitiveness in many industries and its importance has grown over the years due to changing market conditions, also in the agricultural sector. READ MORE

4. 13. Design of an Autonomous Weeding Vehicle

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Innovation

   Author : Simon Axbom; Lisa Ralsgård; [2019]
   Keywords : Mechanical Engineering; Product Development; Agricultural Robotics; Weeding; Lightweight Vehicle; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This thesis describes the development of an autonomous weeding vehicle for the agricultural industry. It has been done as a project at RMIT University in Melbourne and the aim was to develop a design for the vehicle which could later be used to develop a commercial product. READ MORE

5. 14. Practical Implementation of Lean at Small and Young Companies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Industriell Produktion

   Author : Fredrik Hasselgren; [2018]
   Keywords : “Lean SME”; “Lean Small Company”; “Lean Manufacturing”; “Practical Lean Implementation”; “Lean Young Company”; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Introduction: This thesis aims to investigate how a small and young company can implement the management philosophy Lean. The thesis is designed as a literature study with two objectives. The first objective is to identify what Lean is and what its underlying tools, methods and principles are. READ MORE

6. 15. The Role of Emotions in Small Business Purchasing : a quantitative study on purchasing processes and emotions

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Ranjana Salgado Catindig; Zoltan Kis; [2017]
   Keywords : Small Business; B2B; Emotion; Purchasing; Quantitative;

   Abstract : Background: When a company tries to sell either products or services, it is important to consider the decision criteria on the purchasing side. Most often, there will be personal, emotional reasons that guide the purchaser’s preference in chosing suppliers, coexisting with the rational reasoning. READ MORE