Essays about: "SME network"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 62 essays containing the words SME network.

  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. Market Entry Through Networks : A Case Study of a Swedish SME

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Samuel Björkqvist; André Jonsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Centrality; Central Nodes; Intermediaries; Legitimacy; Liabilities of Foreignness LoF ; Liabilities of Outsidership LoO ; Social Network Theory SNT ; Trust;

    Abstract : Purpose – This study aims to look into how foreignness and outsidership affect the market entry of a SME and the individual firm's ability to access the correct network as well as look at which support structures are available for the individual firms entering into a new market. Theory/Design & Research Questions – By looking through the lens of Social Network theory, aspects of trust, legitimacy, nodes, foreignness and outsidership, this study has looked into the journey of a large hamburger chain in Sweden that has successfully entered into different markets outside of Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 3. Developing a closed-loop supply chain to eliminate Single Use Plastic products : Implementing Circular Economy practices driven by EU commission directives

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

    Author : Elsa Ottosson; Rania Oweini; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Circular Business Models; Closed Loop Supply Chain; Single Use Plastic; EU-directive; Small and medium sized enterprise; Post Consumer Plastic Waste;

    Abstract : Single use plastic products (SUPs) are a primary cause of plastic pollution causing significant environmental harm. These products have little to no value after use and are challenging to recycle cost efficiently. READ MORE

  5. 4. Business Ecosystem as a Strategy for Internationalization and Growth of S.M.E.s : A case study of S.M.E.s in Lagos, Nigeria.

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Olanrewaju Ibrahim Oladele; [2022]
    Keywords : Business Ecosystem; Networking; Co-opetition; Internationalization; SME;

    Abstract : The constant change in today's business environment has brought about the need for S.M.E.s to contend with more dynamic, complicated, and global business environments, making it hard to maintain competitiveness. READ MORE

  6. 5. Diffusion of innovation through the Bowling Alley Strategy : Using ANT to examine ICT adoption among skilled construction labor SMEs

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : boban stjepanovic; Jonas Andersson Thordeman; [2022]
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    Abstract : Introduction One industry that has fallen behind regarding ICT adoption is the SCL industry, due to the complex environment and several identified determinants. There is a gap within ICT-research in Sweden, especially in the SME-SCL industry in recent years, indicating there is a need for further research from an organizational perspective. READ MORE