Essays about: "Gross margin."

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  1. 11. Profitability and competitiveness of grain handling at farm level

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Axel Lundberg; Ludvig Magnusson; [2015]
    Keywords : farm-based grain handling facilities; mathematical optimization; gross margin; linear programming; grain trader;

    Abstract : The Swedish agricultural sector is currently experiencing substantial structural changes, where the number of agricultural enterprises continuously decreases and the average farm size increases. In order to maintain competitiveness, it is important to be aware and adapt to changes concerning the surroundings of the company (Johnson et al., 2011). READ MORE

  3. 12. The Effects of Working Capital Management on Firm Profitability : A study examining the impacts of different company characteristics

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Micael Hillergren; Hampus Björkman; [2014]
    Keywords : Working Capital Management;

    Abstract : Many argue that there is a trade off between profitability and liquidity. However, many studies have found that the profitability can increase with an efficient Working Capital Management. Correctly allocating cash flows to where and when it is needed increases liquidity and simultaneously increasing profitability. READ MORE

  4. 13. Design of Production Contracts : an examination of the Findus pea production contract

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Åsa Andersson; Frida Thorstensson; [2012]
    Keywords : agricultural production contracts; pricing strategies; production economics; risk shifting;

    Abstract : The Swedish processor Findus contracts approximately 500 pea producers annually to secure the company’s supply of green peas for human consumption. A production contract, which has had roughly the same design for decades, regulates the relation between Findus and the pea producers. Agriculture is typically a risky business. READ MORE

  5. 14. Investering i GPS-teknik i lantbruk : lönsamt för en 150 hektars växtodlingsgård?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Filip Brånstrand; Mats Jansson; Gustav Wennerberg Eriksson; [2012]
    Keywords : GPS; investering; autostyrning; överlapp; jordbearbetning och lantbruksekonomi;

    Abstract : I dagens lantbruk är det intressant att minska kostnaderna för insatsvaror och därmed förbättra lönsamheten. GPS-teknik med autostyrning ger möjlighet för lantbrukare att minska kostnaderna för insatsvaror i växtodling. De främsta möjligheterna att minska kostnaderna är genom att minimera överlapp i jordbearbetning. READ MORE

  6. 15. All you knead i dough -A profitability analysis of the bakery of a retail store

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Carl Hultman; Alexander Edgren; [2011-08-08]
    Keywords : Activity-Based Costing; Bakery; Retail industry; Retail store; Gross margin.;

    Abstract : Background and research problem: Over the years, companies have developed advanced systems made to measure and control the profitability of their sales. One industry that has put a lot of confidence in highly developed control systems is the retail industry. READ MORE