Essays about: "China manufacturer"

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  1. 6. Risk Management of the Supply of Rare Earth Elements: A Case Study of an Automotive Manufacturer

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Charlotte Kjellberg; Fredrik Fejne; [2015-07-13]
    Keywords : risk management; commodity price risk management; risk mitigation; supply risk; supply risk management; supply risk of raw material; price volatility; commodity prices; price of raw material;

    Abstract : Abstract Increased focus on clean technology has increased the demand of the rare earth elements dysprosium and neodymium, which are materials included in wind turbines and hydro and electric cars. Today the supply of dysprosium and neodymium cannot keep up with the increased demand due to limited production sites, lack of effective substitutes and complex production and refinery processes. READ MORE

  3. 7. Optimisation of the downstream logistics of a division: : a case study

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Marie Lagree; [2015]
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    Abstract : The drop of oil prices has led to a significant decrease in the demand in oil-related industries, and thus to severe competition in the market. In this context, the companies are striving to reduce their costs and lead times in order to remain attractive to the customers. READ MORE

  4. 8. Power of E-Motion : Business Model Innovation for the Introduction of Electric Cars to China

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Centrum för innovations-, entreprenörskaps- och lärandeforskning (CIEL)

    Author : Tobias Abt; Fabian Erath; [2014]
    Keywords : Business Model; Business Model Innovation; E - Cars; Sustainable Technologies; Automobile Industry China;

    Abstract : E-Cars challenge prevailing business practices, especially in industrial sectors that heavily depend on the use of fossil fuels such as the automobile industry. The sustainable powertrain has to fight against prejudices towards a lack of performance, long charging times, the fear of too short driving ranges and a long list of other concerns. READ MORE

  5. 9. Opportunities and threats – will China manage its third transition?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fanny Nachemson; [2014]
    Keywords : China; Economic Development; Macroeconomics; Solow model; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Last three decades, China has experienced a stunning economic development, which has transformed the whole county on various levels. Until now, China has followed investment and export led growth and has become the world’s largest manufacturer. READ MORE

  6. 10. Global Sustainable Production : A case study of manufacturing units in differently industrialized countries

    University essay from Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Wiebke Eibich; Marten Hein; [2013]
    Keywords : Capabilities; institutions; efficiency and legitimacy demands as well as influences; differently industrialized country markets; sustainability; economic-; social- and natural value; imitability; manufacturing; MNC; global sustainable production;

    Abstract : Introduction: Producing on a global scale is attractive for multinational corporations (MNCs) due to production cost savings and the proximity as well as simplified access to new high growth markets. In order to be successful in foreign markets it is vital for MNCs to understand the local market conditions. READ MORE