Essays about: "thesis on corporate social responsibility and supply chain management"

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  1. 1. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE

  2. 2. Drivers, Barriers and Implementation of Social Sustainable in Supply chain : A qualitative study of SMEs

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Zhou Xinyi; Ferhan Borasan; [2016]
    Keywords : Social Sustainable; Supply Chain; SMEs;

    Abstract : The Social dimension of Sustainability and SCM (supply chain management) are two concepts that have been discussed over the last decade. Nowadays, the increasing integration of social sustainability into SCM becomes an evolving area. READ MORE

  3. 3. Communication, Collaboration and Coordination during humanitarian relief efforts

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Krasimir Ivanov; [2015]
    Keywords : Humanitarian Logistics; Information and Communication Technology; Collabo-ration; Coordination; Cluster System;

    Abstract : This thesis will investigate the Communication, Collaboration and Coordination among hu-manitarian organization with the application of Information and Communication Technol-ogy, and commercial paradigms. Aims to involve the relief actors and the commercial com-panies involved throughout of their Corporate Social Responsibility programs. READ MORE

  4. 4. Socially Responsible Sourcing in Automotive Supply Chains - The Case of Conflict Minerals at Volvo Cars

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Samuelsson Henrik; Carl-Henrik Gustafsson; [2014-12-11]
    Keywords : conflict minerals; responsible sourcing; sustainable supply chain management; ; monitoring; collaboration.;

    Abstract : Engaging in corporate social responsibility has become increasingly important for organisations. This has increased the focus on sourcing processes and how social and environmental aspects can be incorporated. READ MORE

  5. 5. How do SMEs apply CSR in their organisations, and how does this affect conflicts between the SME and its foreign suppliers?

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Niklas Gustafsson; Henric Larsson; Lumin Xu; [2014]
    Keywords : CSR; SME; Conflicts; Supplier; Supply Chain; Social Issues; Outsourcing; Offshoring;

    Abstract : Despite its name, Corporate Social Responsibility is not exclusively a concept for large corporations; however, previous studies have primarily focused on CSR within larger firms. As Small and Medium sized Enterprises both possess unique characteristics, and are important actors in the global economy, this is an area that deserves deeper research. READ MORE