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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/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : 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
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2. The Economic Impacts of M&A Announcements of Non-Software Acquiring firms & Software Target firms : An Event Study Approach
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomiAbstract : Background: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are two types of corporate takeover strategy, that is widely used for strengthening and maintaining a firm competitive advantage in both domestic and global markets. Where the common motives behind M&A, is to achieve business expansion through synergy, or to acquire an existing external technology/product outside of a firm's own operational territory. READ MORE
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3. Financial Arrangements for Large Property Transactions
University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggandeAbstract : The transaction volumes on the Swedish real estate market have during the last few years been soaring. The correlation between the financing climate in Sweden and the transaction volumes have been eminent. READ MORE
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4. Introducing Risk Management Process to a manufacturing industry : Master thesis in identification of risk avoidance strategies at Coca Cola Enterprises Sweden
University essay from KTH/Industriell produktionAbstract : Risk can be viewed as a state where there is a possibility of a loss but also a hope of gain. To realise the existence of a risk, one must be aware of both the gains and losses incurred. READ MORE
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5. Strategic alliances in the dairy industry : with special reference to Arla Foods
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : European dairy firms face intensified competition and continuously new challenges raised by a more dynamic business environment. Many important market players affect the dairy business environment; retailers are subject to structural changes as they are internationalizing and consolidating, food service is a fast growing sector, consumer demand is shifting and changes in the agricultural policy will influence future strategies. READ MORE
