Essays about: "sourcing decision making"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 24 essays containing the words sourcing decision making.

1. 11. There is no sun without shadow : investigating the attitudes towards California’s new solar energy mandate

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

   Author : Krisjanis Rudus; [2020]
   Keywords : solar; attitudes; mandate; energy transition; discourse analysis; California; energy security; entrepreneurial self; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : As the current energy system dependency on fossil fuels continues to perpetuate environmental harms, endangers economic stability and exaggerates international conflicts, there has been a growing momentum for a transition towards more sustainable forms of energies. When it comes to policies that aim towards a shift in energy systems, California has been recognized as one of the flagship regions in such solutions. READ MORE

3. 12. Optimization of aftermarket logistics with dual supply chains for Sandvik AB

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

   Author : Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan; Akshay Hingmire; [2020]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Aftermarket logistics is important for a manufacturing company to maintain customer satisfaction in the long run. However, the supply chain set for aftermarket parts is equally crucial as the original equipment. Modification or optimization of the logistics systems for slow-moving aftermarket items is inevitable. READ MORE

4. 13. The opportunities of applying Artificial Intelligence in strategic sourcing

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Frida Karlsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Strategic sourcing; Artificial Intelligence; ANN; NLP; ML; spend analysis; forecasting; supplier selection; RFQ-process; negotiation process; contract management; supplier performance management; Strategiskt inköp; Artificiell Intelligens; ANN; NLP; ML; spendanalys; forecasting; leverantörsval; RFQ-process; kontraktshantering; uppföljning av leverantörsprestation;

   Abstract : Artificial Intelligence technology has become increasingly important from a business perspective. In strategic sourcing, the technology has not been explored much. However, 67% of CPO:s in a survey showed that AI is one of their top priorities the next 10 years. READ MORE

5. 14. Systematising early evaluation of potential acquisition targets of PE investments : A research model for decision making influenced by information asymmetry

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

   Author : Erik Halvord; Maja Wassén Fagerberg; [2019]
   Keywords : Deal sourcing; M A; private equity; multi criteria decision making; fuzzy set theory; information asymmetry; Leadsgenerering; M A; riskkapital; multi criteria decision making; fuzzy set-teori; informationsasymmetri;

   Abstract : Acquisitions are a major part of the growth and evolution of companies within varying markets. They are conducted under various circumstances with differing aims and rationales, and for different purposes. This thesis focuses on acquisitions carried out by serial investors acting in a private equity market. READ MORE

6. 15. The Strategic Management Implications of Understanding Fair Trade through Organizational Economics

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Erik Nilsson; Adam Vulovic; [2019]
   Keywords : Organizational economics theory; Sustainability; Sustainable supply-chain; Fair trade; Strategic management; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to analyze the contractual relationships associated with the fair trade concept by applying organizational economics theory in order to contribute with theoretical and practical strategic management insights. The purpose stems from the underlying research problem concerning a lack of supplementary theoretical perspectives and development informing strategic decision-making in sustainability literature related to supply-chains. READ MORE