Essays about: "SUPPLY CHAIN OF FINANCIAL COMPANIES"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 56 essays containing the words SUPPLY CHAIN OF FINANCIAL COMPANIES.

  1. 1. Managing operations resources and processes for competitive advantage : A study on the performance of Swedish pharmaceutical companies during the COVID-19 pandemic

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Mohsin Raza; Jesper Svensson; [2022]
    Keywords : Operations; strategy; pharmaceutical; pandemic; attributes; digitalization;

    Abstract : The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused immense challenges to businesses and people’s lives. For the pharmaceutical industry, these challenges entail changes in demand, supply chain, consumption trends, as well as a shift towards telemedicine and changes in R&D priorities. READ MORE

  3. 2. Horizontal Supply Chain Propagation from the Present Semiconductor Shortage

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Jakob Glasberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Horizontal Supply Chain Propagation; Semiconductor Shortage; Difference in Differences; Corporate Finance;

    Abstract : This paper examines the effects from the present semiconductor shortage from a horizontal supply chain propagation perspective. Using relationships data from the FactSet Supply Chain Relationships database, I find evidence supporting that the shortage of semiconductors has propagated horizontally in the supply chains. READ MORE

  4. 3. Strategies for regional deployment of hydrogen infrastructure : The case of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Roberto Di Molfetta; [2022]
    Keywords : Hydrogen; Infrastructure rollout; Supply chain pathways; Mobility; Hydrogen buses.;

    Abstract : In response to the growing urge towards decarbonisation, more and more initiatives have been set to reduce and/or compensate the level of CO2 (carbon dioxide) emitted by human activities, which is one of the main responsible of the incumbent threats of “global warming” and “climate change”. “Climate neutrality by 2050” has become a decisive topic for political agendas worldwide and, against that background, the hydrogen economy can play a significant role. READ MORE

  5. 4. Blockchain technology, an enabling force: : Getting access to a new spectrum of international markets

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

    Author : Felix Albrektson; Max Bergström; [2022]
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    Abstract : The impact that technology has on modern international business is comprehensive, it has, and is transforming the way that business and interaction are conducted across borders. Through development of new technologies arises opportunities to be exploited in the search for beneficial advantages. READ MORE

  6. 5. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE