Essays about: "Labour costs"

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1. 1. Regional electricity price effect on industry location - Sweden’s 2011 electricity market split

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Christian Hardless; Jordanos Sentayehu; [2023-02-09]
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   Abstract : In November 2011, a reform split the Swedish electricity market into four price zones and made it possible for different parts of the country to have different electricity prices. For industries where electricity constitutes a large share of production costs, it may be preferred to be located in a zone where electricity prices are lower. READ MORE

3. 2. Bringing human rights due diligence into law: Addressing modern slavery or business as usual? : A postcolonial assessment of the UK Modern Slavery Act’s compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Isabelle Kämpe; [2023]
   Keywords : UK Modern Slavery Act; MSA; UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; UNGP; modern slavery; human rights due diligence; HRDD; supply chain; transparency; postcolonialism; neo-colonialism; dependency theory;

   Abstract : Operating through complex supply chains and multiple jurisdictions, today’s business enterprises can outsource manufacturing to different parts of the world where they can take advantage of low labour- and production costs. In the global quest for businesses to maximise their profits, deteriorating working conditions for offshore labour workers are increasing the risks of human rights abuses. READ MORE

4. 3. Development of a material handlingsystem for a high high-pressure processingmachinemachine: A study of conceptual solutions

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

   Author : Maximilian Belin; Elvira Sjöström; [2023]
   Keywords : Material handling system; High-pressure processing; Automation; Design; Multi criteria decision making.;

   Abstract : When developing a material handling system (MHS) it is crucial to master the various aspects for each developing step to increase the efficiency of the MHS. This Master’s thesis is aimed to identify conceptual solutions of a MHS and analyse the advantages and challenges for each of the developed concepts. READ MORE

5. 4. Market Analysis of AI Decentralized Industrial Heating Processes : The Case of AI integrated microwave heating technology

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Harshith Rao Madagashira Satish; [2023]
   Keywords : Microwave technology; Decentralized; AI integrated; Market analysis; VRIO framework; competitor analysis;

   Abstract : The combination of artificial intelligence (AI) with microwave heating technology is offering a unique and specialized potential, leading to significant transformations across numerous sectors. This novel device integrates artificial intelligence technology with environmentally sustainable microwave heating, offering the potential to decrease human labour, improve precision, minimize expenses, and promote efficiency. READ MORE

6. 5. The Desert of Talent in Hospitality Industry : A Qualitative Analysis on High Staff Turnover in Chinese Hotels

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

   Author : Xiaoxin Xing; [2023]
   Keywords : Hotel; Staff; High Turnover; Sustainability; Industry; Tourism; China;

   Abstract : This paper through qualitative research and the author's collection of relevant articles and materials explains the high turnover rate of hotel staff in China. Employee turnover refers to the behaviour of employees voluntarily or involuntarily terminating their labour relationship with an organization. READ MORE