Essays about: "Regionalization"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the word Regionalization.

1. 1. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elvira Tenggren; Isabella Asp; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : SME; Sourcing; Manufacturing; Globalization; Regionalization; De-globalization; Reshoring; Network embeddedness; Efficiency-seeking; Security-seeking;

   Abstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainability benefits of industrial symbiosis: Building value from stakeholders

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Laura Elizabeth Redmond; [2023]
   Keywords : Industrial symbiosis; stakeholder engagement; sustainable business models; circularity; sustainability benefits; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The circular economy (CE) brings a shift in business operations that could increase societal well-being and reduce environmental costs, making regionalization and circular supply chains crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Industrial Symbiosis (IS) is a strategy to enhance the circularity of industry by exchanging resources and knowledge sharing between different actors in an industrial system. READ MORE

4. 3. Heading Home: A Case Study of Handelsbanken's Nordic Market Exits

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Gisela Gardelius; Victoria Lindbäck; [2022]
   Keywords : Banks; Regionalization; Divestments; Consolidation;

   Abstract : Recent trends and changes in the banking market have transformed the competitive landscape and forced banks to rethink their internationalization strategies. One of these banks is Handelsbanken, one of Sweden's largest banks, which announced its divestment of its Danish and Finnish operations in October 2021. READ MORE

5. 4. Future changes in the road freight transportation industry: An application of future scenarios

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Britan Kilic; [2022]
   Keywords : road freight transport industry; sustainability; trucks; supply chains; fossil fuels; vägtransportbranschen; hållbarhet; lastbilar; försörjningskedjor; fossila bränslen;

   Abstract : The road freight transport industry is facing radical changes that have the potential to fundamentally change the industry and pressure actors to embrace sustainability throughout their operations and implement technology in the broadest sense. The road transport industry is permeated by the use of fossil fuels and accounts for a significant part of the total CO2 emissions in the world. READ MORE

6. 5. Friluftsliv and friluftslivsmålen as tools for sustainable regional development : An analysis of the role of outdoor recreation in the regional planning process in Sweden

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

   Author : Mathias Ekström; [2020]
   Keywords : Friluftsliv; Sweden; nature conservation; sustainability; sustainable development; sustainable regional development; regionalization; county administrative board; outdoor recreation; nature-tourism; nature-based tourism; Sverige; naturvård; hållbarhet; regioner; hållbar regional utveckling; hållbar utveckling; regionalisering; Länsstyrelse; friluftsliv; naturbaserad turism; naturturism;

   Abstract : This thesis has set out to shine a light on the prevalence of outdoor recreation in regional strategies, regarding how friluftsliv can contribute to regional development and growth. In the context of the outdoor recreation goals, friluftsliv has been pushed to be involved within the regional development and spatial planning process in regions. READ MORE