Essays about: "International suppliers"

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  1. 6. Purchasing and Digitalization in an era of Turbulence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Emil Sarajlic; Vishal Natesan; [2023]
    Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

  3. 7. Global Supply Chains at a Crossroads - A multiple case study investigating the process of Volvo Cars’ & H&M Group’s reconfiguration of their global supply chains

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Axel Garå; Jacob Elander; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : Global Supply Chains; Volvo Cars; H M Group; Risk Management; Reconfiguration; Zone of Balanced Resilience; Capabilities; Global Value Chains; Disruptions; Covid-19; International Business; Resilience;

    Abstract : Globalization and falling barriers to international trade have incentivized firms to relocate activities to foreign markets in pursuit of greater returns. MNCs today often have global supply chains with high degrees of interdependence where a disruption at one end of the supply chain often affects the whole network. READ MORE

  4. 8. When Life Gives You Lemons, Make Lemonade : A qualitative case study of the impact of Covid-19 in international supplier selection amongst Swedish companies

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Emelie Djerf; Leonita Hoxha; [2022]
    Keywords : Supplier selection strategy; Covid-19; Single vs Multiple Sourcing; Risk Management; Supplier Tiering; Disruption; Swedish Companies; International Suppliers.;

    Abstract : Covid-19 has impacted the international business environment on a large scale. Nonetheless, the pandemic has brought shutdowns and lockdowns, which has caused disruption and a decline in supplies. Implementing risk management in supplier selection strategy has been argued to be critical in managing disruption during Covid-19. READ MORE

  5. 9. Alternative fuels for Swedish short sea shipping and inland waterways: Techno-economic study

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

    Author : Julien Maszelin; [2022]
    Keywords : Alternative fuels Comparison Short sea shipping Inland waterways Sweden Biofuels Fischer-Tropsch Methanol Hydrogen Ammonia Fossil fuels Sustainable transportation;

    Abstract : Climate change is raising huge challenges for all industries worldwide. It is mainly due to anthropogenic activity and energy consumption which is the cause for emissions of greenhouse gas (GHG) among other environmental impacts and is expected to have huge impact on our societies globally. READ MORE

  6. 10. "The show must go on" : A Qualitative Study on How to Build Trust in International Business-to-Business Relationships During Covid-19

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Linn Lundqvist; Moa Strandberg; Tyra Ljungman; [2022]
    Keywords : Business-to-Business Relationships; B2B; Trust; Trust Building; Covid-19; Crisis; High-End Selling; High-Quality Products;

    Abstract : The conditions in the international business market changed rapidly andunexpectedly when Covid-19 evolved into a pandemic in March of 2020. As a result of this, businesses had to adapt their operations to the new circumstances. The new circumstances implied, among other things, not being able to meet B2B customers in person. READ MORE