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  1. 1. Effect of Increasing Import Competition from China on Manufacturing Employment: Evidence from Nordic Countries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Aida Ranjkeshan; [2022]
    Keywords : International Trade; Import Competition; Labor Markets; Employment; Manufacturing Sector; Nordic Countries; China; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Over the last decades, the adverse effects of increased international trade and the rapid rate of globalization have been widely discussed - with labor markets in focus. This study examines the effect of increasing imports from China on manufacturing employment in Nordic countries. READ MORE

  3. 2. The impact of open business model, innovation types and firm’s capital structure on product’s time-to-market and firm performance

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Christoffer Nilsson; Belinda Hsu; [2022]
    Keywords : Business model framework; innovation; capital structure; time-to-market; firm performance; structural equation modeling; exploratory factor analysis;

    Abstract : For decades, globalization has introduced both opportunities and pressures for companies around the world by introducing freer trade, increasing foreign direct investment and the international use of intellectual property that boosted the diffusion of knowledge and technology. As a result, the international competition has become more intense for many firms. READ MORE

  4. 3. Can exposure to import competition explain the growing share of votes for the Sweden Democrats?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ellen Olsson; Hedvig Astberg; [2020]
    Keywords : populism; the Sweden Democrats; import competition; trade exposure; China Shock; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Around the world the rise of populist and anti-globalization forces can be seen. In Sweden this movement is prevalent as well, as the populist party the Sweden Democrats is experiencing a substantial increase in support. The reason for this is a widely debated subject amongst scholars. READ MORE

  5. 4. Improving the Material Handling Performance through Redesigning an Inventory Layout : A case study on Proton Finishing Forsheda

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Sindy Nguyen; [2020]
    Keywords : Inventory layout; material handling performance; warehouse layout design; double ABC classification; lean principle;

    Abstract : The companies operating in today’s business environment are facing several challenges in meeting the demand of the customers due to globalization. Research has shown that by focusing on supply chain management and improve the business processes, benefits could be extended beyond the company. READ MORE

  6. 5. Adoption of Blockchain for Sustainable Supply Chains: An Identification of Benefits, Challenges, and Risks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Nadir Yigit Kurtoglu; Abdulazeem Adesanya; Muhammed Manneh; [2020]
    Keywords : BC technology; SCM; sustainability; SSC; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Supply chain management (SCM) has become more challenging than ever, considering the effect of globalization on organizations as operating through transnational business networks. Conventional supply chains have been facing struggles such as lack of advanced technologies and traceability in operation, which then leads to operational inefficiencies. READ MORE