Essays about: "PEST analysis case study"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words PEST analysis case study.

  1. 1. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Nikolaos Kouskoulis; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Forest ecosystems; Bark beetle outbreak; Southeastern Sweden; Predisposing factors; Triggering factors; Drought stress; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE

  2. 2. The effects of a land reform program on smallholder farmers’ livelihoods and availability of edible insects for food and nutrition security : the case of the Zvimba and Mhondoro districts of Zimbabwe

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : James Chikonyani; [2022]
    Keywords : food security; livelihoods; edible insects;

    Abstract : Edible insects are an important source of nutrition for rural populations in many parts of the world, including Zimbabwe. This research examines the contribution of edible insects to the livelihoods, food and nutrition security, and the strategies and mechanisms that can be implemented to ensure the preservation and better management of the environment and edible insects in Zvimba and Mhondoro districts. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Eternal Fight Against Bugs

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Christopher Brandeborn; Tim Lundqvist; [2020]
    Keywords : Private Equity; Secondary Buyout; Buy-and-Build; Value Creation; Extension Fund;

    Abstract : Our thesis aims to highlight strategies for long-term value creation in private equity, evaluate the performance of extended funds and discuss the dynamics around the decision to extend or exit investments. In order to achieve this, we perform a single case study of EQT's investment in Anticimex and a quantitative analysis of returns for a larger sample of US and EU private equity funds. READ MORE

  4. 4. Rookie Plan : A New Type of Logistics Service Provider in China

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för Industriell utveckling, IT och Samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Yi Xiao; Ronghe Peng; [2015]
    Keywords : fourth party logistics; rookie plan; China logistics;

    Abstract : With the development of logistics market, the third party logistics can no longer solve all the problems in supply chain management, the appearance of fourth party logistics is a breakthrough solution to modern supply chain challenge. Since China has become the manufacturing center of the world, it attracts more attentions to its own logistics market. READ MORE

  5. 5. Exploration of Changes for Goods Distribution in the ASEAN Following the Implementation of the ASEAN Economic Community

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Niklas Nordfeldt; Daniel Espling; [2015]
    Keywords : ASEAN; AEC; Strategic Management; Logistics Management; Contingency Theory; PEST analysis; Cross-border trade;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this thesis work is to explore how the fully implemented AEC affects cross-border trade in the ASEAN, and based on the findings determine how multinational companies should adapt their logistics strategy to the change. To achieve this purpose the following research questions will be answered: How will the AEC affect the distribution of goods in the ASEAN? How should a multinational company adapt their logistics strategy to the new conditions? Methodology - To explore the opportunities and threats regarding the fully implementation of AEC, the authors had to complete 4 phases including a pre-study, literature study, case study, and data analysis. READ MORE