Essays about: "Development of business strategy Master Thesis"

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  1. 1. Making Artisanal Gold Miners ‘Investable’ - A Novel Means of ‘Improving’ Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining? A neoliberal eco-governmentality analysis of ‘responsible’ artisanal and small-scale gold mining: the case of the Lake Victoria Gold Programme in Migori County, Kenya

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Gustav Dahlqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining ASM ; responsible mining initiatives; neoliberal eco-governmentality; investability; gold; Kenya; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Objectives: Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) - a labour-intensive and low-tech mode of minerals extraction and processing - has received increasing attention amidst global commodity booms and its concurrent expansion. Infamously associated with negative social and environmental impacts, responsible mining initiatives have emerged to promote, measure, and enforce sustainable mining practices for ASM. READ MORE

  2. 2. Supply Chain Management: Increasing Performance and Coordination in a Sales & Operations Planning Context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Jacob Knutsson; Theodor Jener; [2023]
    Keywords : S OP; Strategy; Inventory; Operations; Strategic alignment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Alfa Laval’s business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger uses Sales and Operations Planning to balance supply with demand to ensure profitable growth. Currently, the business unit is experiencing inefficiencies as they fail to execute the plans from Sales and Operations Planning. READ MORE

  3. 3. Powering up profits - Integrating Power Purchase Agreements and Battery Systems for Nordic Power Futures

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : William Thorwaldson; Ellen Jinglöv; [2023]
    Keywords : Power Purchase Agreements; Financial Power Trading; Battery Energy Storage Systems; Power Futures; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : This master’s thesis aims to assess the profitability and the factors impacting the profitability of entering a short position in financial derivative contracts on the Nordic power market while procuring electricity through a pay-as-produced power purchase contract and on the day-ahead (DA) market, simultaneously the strategy utilizes a battery storage system to mitigate the effects of price spikes. The research adopted a mixed-method approach by combining quantitative analysis with qualitative findings. READ MORE

  4. 4. Predictive model for continuous optimization of DPF service interval based on economic trade-off

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Mahir Sheth; [2022]
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    Abstract : AbstractEfficiency, emissions and uptime are three crucial factors that development engineers in the automotive business strive to improve. The proposed study is a part of this continuous improvement towards perfection of the Scania engine and exhaust after-treatment system. READ MORE

  5. 5. Purchasing Assessment Tool – Assessment and benchmarking of strategic purchaser skill set

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Harald Österling; [2022]
    Keywords : Purchasing and supply management; Procurement; Competencies; Purchasing performance management PPM ; Strategic purchasing competencies; Competency assessment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : According to studies, a strategically aligned purchasing strategy can increase both purchasing and business performance. The foundation for executing a strategically aligned purchasing strategy is the fact that strategic purchasing professionals inherit the relevant competencies and that organizations have tools to track purchasing professionals' performance. READ MORE