Essays about: "non-critical materials"

Found 2 essays containing the words non-critical materials.

1. 1. Controversial Materials : Ethical issues in the production of mineral based raw materials

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

   Author : Emma Buratovic; Dervis Cocalic; Kasper Eliasson; Matilda Danestig; Linus Everlid; [2017]
   Keywords : controversial materials; environmental impact; social impact; minerals forecast; mining; critical materials; non-critical materials; aluminium; cobalt; copper; graphite; chrome; lithium; manganese; nickel; REEs; rare earth elements; scandium; silver; zinc; lead; PGM; NGO; non-government organisation;

   Abstract : This report has investigated the ethical issues associated with mining or processing of materials that make them considered as controversial. For each material, the main areas of use and the top producing countries are analysed, followed by social and/or environmental issues as well as potential problems in the future. READ MORE

3. 2. Portfolio Model Supporting Development of Purchasing Strategies A case study concerning raw materials at Casco Adhesives

   University essay from Ekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Malin Roos; Linda Rydman; [2005]
   Keywords : Business and economics; Akzo Nobel; Casco Adhesives; Purchasing; Portfolio Model; Classification; Strategy; Supply; Kraljic; Strategic; Bottleneck; Leverage; Non-critical; Ekonomi;

   Abstract : In this thesis a complete portfolio model for supporting development of purchasing strategies for raw material at Casco Adhesives is developed. The model consists of a classification tool which divides the raw material into four distinct quadrants with different main tasks. READ MORE