Essays about: "PROCUREMENT PRACTICES"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 59 essays containing the words PROCUREMENT PRACTICES.

1. 21. Improving working conditions at farm level : the role for food retailer Ahold Delhaize

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Jorieke Bergacker; [2021]
   Keywords : corporate social responsibility; food value chains; ethical sustainable sourcing; social sustainability; human rights; working conditions; multi-tier sustainable supply chain management; sub- supplier-buyer relations; certifications; social practice theory;

   Abstract : Food retailers are increasingly held responsible for the impact they have in and on societies. Unfortunately, many social and environmental challenges occur beyond their direct sphere of influence, at distanced sites in multiple-layered production chains. READ MORE

3. 22. Shifting from Voluntary to Mandatory Mechanisms to scale up Sustainable Public Procurement – The Integration of Voluntary Sustainability Standards into Public Procurement and Trade Policies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

   Author : Farhod Asrolov; [2021]
   Keywords : green public procurement; sustainable public procurement; corporate social responsibility; CSR; sustainability; environmental protection; social protection.; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Green and Sustainable Public Procurement are widely recognized as the strategic lever to promote innovation, sustainability, and the strategic tool on environmental and social protections. The extension of sustainability beyond environmental aspects, especially the integration of social and economic aspects is becoming common grounds in most jurisdictions. READ MORE

4. 23. The effects of introducing the Electronic Document and Record Management Information System “Irida” in the public sector of Greece. A case study

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Efstratios Lales; [2021]
   Keywords : Electronic Document and Record Management System; EDRMS; public sector; information systems; mixed methods research; municipality; qualitative; quantitative;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to explore and understand how employees of a specific municipality perceive this technology and how, in what ways, the EDRMS could affect organizational processes. Emphasis was also given on evaluating the factors affecting the successful introduction and implementation of the EDRMS. READ MORE

5. 24. Organizing municipal procurement of civil works and the perceived conditions for promoting innovation

   University essay from KTH/Ledning och organisering i byggande och förvaltning

   Author : Mayowa Alaiya; [2020]
   Keywords : Public procurement; municipal procurement; innovation; public organizing; interprofessional collaboration; Offentlig upphandling; innovation; samarbete; offentlig organisering;

   Abstract : Construction research brings attention to the persistent efficiency and productivity issues in the industry which often are related to a lack of innovation in the sector. To tackle these issues, considerable research has been focused on improved procurement practices, as it is seen that choosing the optimum procurement strategy can promote the development of innovative solutions, thereby resulting in improved efficiency and productivity in the sector. READ MORE

6. 25. Investigation of Procurement Practices for Welfare Technologies in Municipalities in Sweden

   University essay from KTH/Medicinteknik och hälsosystem

   Author : Marcus Anthony Dahn; [2020]
   Keywords : Public procurement; Welfare technology; Municipality; Eldercare;

   Abstract : Major demographical changes, such as aging population, constantly increases the demand for healthand social care services and technologies. The concept of welfare technologies is a response to meet this demand, since it increases independency, activity, participation and safety for people that has or is at risk of developing a disability. READ MORE