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1. 1. Stitching Sustainability: Exploring the Dynamics of Slow Fashion: A qualitative content analysis of how two Swedish fashion companies operate in practice in relation to a slow fashion framework

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Olivia Malvebo; [2023-10-25]
   Keywords : Slow fashion; fashion industry; supply chain; globalization; gap; consumerism; green critiques of development; Filippa K; Nudie Jeans;

   Abstract : Collective research indicates that the global fashion industry faces extensive challenges within the objective of a just and sustainable development and clarifies the need for slow production and consumption. Slow fashion is both a movement and a theoretical concept aiming to do this, where slow is not time- but quality-based. READ MORE

3. 2. How are firms motivated to adopt sustainability initiatives? A cross-case study between firms operating in Australia and Sweden

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Peter Liebrich; Sven Behring; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainability; motivation; motivational drivers; framework; energy; sustainability initiatives; sustainable development; renewable energy; climate change; ordonomics; game theory; Australia; Sweden; profit; competition; stakeholder; supply chain; energy security; reputation; governance;

   Abstract : The thesis aims to qualitatively understand the way in which motivational drivers facilitating sustainability initiatives (within firms engaged in energy intensive industries in Australia and Sweden) interact to influence an organisation’s committed sustainability initiatives. A cross case study between firms operating in Australia and firms operating in Sweden has been conducted to support the isolation and identification of relevant motivational drivers and their impact upon sustainable initiatives. READ MORE

4. 3. Digitalization of Volvo Group's International Manufacturing Supply Chain

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Fredrik Greftén; Anton Gunneberg; [2021]
   Keywords : Digitalization; knock-down manufacturing; Industry 4.0; supply chain transformation; automotive industry; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: The International Manufacturing division (IM) at Volvo Group Trucks Operations (Volvo) in Gothenburg handles the supply of Volvo’s international manufacturing efforts. This is done using knock-down manufacturing where complete trucks are sent in pieces to be assembled at location. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation of Business Continuity Management - A case study of disaster recovery during the Covid-19 pandemic

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

   Author : Fredrik Tegström; Filip Nilsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Business continuity; Disaster recovery; BCM; Covid-19; Continuity planning; Case study; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Background The Company produces and sells specialised products and technical solutions worldwide through more than ten different technology-based and decentralised Business Units. While the "Business continuity management"-programme has been implemented throughout the Company for many years, many of the Business Units' "disaster recovery"-capabilities had not been tested until the Covid-19 pandemic. READ MORE

6. 5. Stakeholder Management as a Tool for the Implementation of Sustainable Supply Chains in SMEs in the German Food Industry

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Lina Schonebeck; Theresa Pöllinger; [2020]
   Keywords : Sustainable supply chain management; Stakeholder management; Small and medium-sized organizations; Food industry; Germany; Stakeholder strategy; Drivers and barriers;

   Abstract : The food industry represents one of the most promising business sectors for sustainable development comprising numerous environmental, social and economic challenges. The industry is fragmented into a multitude of organizations with particular supply chains based within a complex multi-stakeholder environment. READ MORE