Essays about: "GVCs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the word GVCs.

1. 1. The impact of war and crisis on SMEs' global value chains: A quantitative study in West Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Moa Johansson; [2023-11-08]
   Keywords : Small and Medium-sized Enterprises SME ; Global Value Chains GVC ; Globalisation; Deglobalisation and Regionalisation;

   Abstract : Historically global value chains (GVCs) have mainly been operated by transnational corporations (TNCs) but have increased in popularity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the complete Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 have exposed vulnerabilities in GVC. READ MORE

3. 2. Insuring the Future: Managing Risks and Disruptions within the Insurance Value Chain - A multiple case study on the commercial insurance industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Ezabella Kwok; Sarah Pramle; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : Risk; Risk Management; Commercial Insurance; Insurance Value Chain; Global Disruption; Covid-19 Pandemic;

   Abstract : Globalization has resulted in the fragmentation of business activities and participation in cross-border networks, giving rise to Global Value Chains, thus increasing vulnerability to risks and disruptions. While there is existing research on risk management in tangible product production within GVCs, there is a scarcity of literature on risk management in service industries, particularly on the Insurance Value Chain. READ MORE

4. 3. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elvira Tenggren; Isabella Asp; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : SME; Sourcing; Manufacturing; Globalization; Regionalization; De-globalization; Reshoring; Network embeddedness; Efficiency-seeking; Security-seeking;

   Abstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE

5. 4. Harnessing Opportunities: A Policy Analysis of a Developing Country A single case study on Indonesian policymakers

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Jonathan Aspenbom; Hepi Susanti; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : Deglobalization; GVCs; government policies; EV; competitive advantage; developing countries; Indonesia;

   Abstract : This thesis examines how developing countries, with a specific focus on Indonesia, respond to the reconfiguration of Global Value Chains (GVCs). Previous research has overlooked the policy perspectives in this context. READ MORE

6. 5. How does participation in GVCs affect the level of autonomy of suppliers in the automotive industry? A thematic analysis of interviews with suppliers in the automotive industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Henrik Hanning; Astrid Simonsen; [2023-06-28]
   Keywords : Global value chains; supplier autonomy; automotive industry; qualitative research; Swedish suppliers;

   Abstract : This study aimed at investigating how participation in GVC’s affect the level of autonomy of suppliers in the automotive industry. Companies' international value chains are arguably more interconnected than ever before. READ MORE