Essays about: "Economic cost analysis of a firm"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words Economic cost analysis of a firm.

1. 1. Developing a closed-loop supply chain to eliminate Single Use Plastic products : Implementing Circular Economy practices driven by EU commission directives

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Elsa Ottosson; Rania Oweini; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Circular Business Models; Closed Loop Supply Chain; Single Use Plastic; EU-directive; Small and medium sized enterprise; Post Consumer Plastic Waste;

   Abstract : Single use plastic products (SUPs) are a primary cause of plastic pollution causing significant environmental harm. These products have little to no value after use and are challenging to recycle cost efficiently. READ MORE

3. 2. When is Electric Freight Cost Competitive? : Computational modeling and simulation of total cost of ownership for electric truck fleets

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

   Author : Anton Zackrisson; [2023]
   Keywords : electric freight; battery-electric trucks; total cost of ownership; decision making under deep uncertainty DMDU ; cost-competitiveness; exploratory modeling and analysis EMA ; EMA workbench; quasi-Monte Carlo method; VRP; EVRP; elektrifiering; godstransport; elektriska lastbilar; total ägandekostnad; kostnadskonkurrenskraft; ruttoptimering;

   Abstract : Battery electric trucks (BETs) offer environmental benefits in terms of reduced carbon emissions and enhanced energy efficiency but have been challenged with economic viability compared to conventional internal combustion engine trucks (ICETs) caused by substantial acquisition costs, limited charging infrastructure, and concerns regarding range and payload capacity.  Previous studies focus on TCO at the vehicle or policy level but overlook the system and firm-level impacts. READ MORE

4. 3. Motion analysis as a service to prevent musculoskeletal disorders in forestry

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Anthon Bremer; [2019]
   Keywords : Motion analysis; forestry; musculoskeletal disorders; ethics in technology; Rörelseanalys; skogsbruk; muskuloskeletala besvär; etik inom teknik;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to investigate how motion analysis can be used as service to reduce the rate of upper-body musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) in forestry, and propose a design based on the identified requirements. The project was carried out in collaboration with a Power Tools and Accessories Manufacturer (PTAM). READ MORE

5. 4. The International Market Selection Process of Multinational Enterprises Expanding to Transition Economy Markets

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell ekonomi

   Author : Martin Håkansson Modin; Gustaf Olofsson; [2017]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The International Market Selection (IMS)process, where firms choose which new market(s) to expand to, is highly important as choosing the right market is paramount to the internationalizing firm’s success. There are benefits in understanding how firms evaluate and select new markets, both for firms with less international experience looking for guidance in their IMS process, as well as for external stakeholders with an interest in attracting companies to a certain market. READ MORE

6. 5. Social performance and market performance of stocks : (Evidence from public listed firms in Sweden)

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Enideg Ayitenew Minass; Daouda Konipo; [2016]
   Keywords : Social performance; stock market performance; average social score; risk adjusted return; volatility; alpha; OMX Stockholm; Sweden;

   Abstract : The increasing importance of corporate social responsibility with practitioners is having huge attention in the academic literature. A growing study examines the reasons why firms engage in corporate social responsibility, and how it relates to financial performance of firms. READ MORE