Essays about: "Small Medium Enterprises SME"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 270 essays containing the words Small Medium Enterprises SME.

  1. 21. Small but Mighty: A qualitative study investigating characteristics of SMEs in their utilisation of ICT for sustainability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

    Author : Hilma Svalander; Måns Larsén; [2023]
    Keywords : ICT; SME; Sustainability; ICT for Sustainability; Utilisation; Agility; Risk Behaviour and Risk Management; Investments and Resources; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This master's thesis seeks to address the problems associated with the utilisation of sustainable Information Communication Technologies (ICT) by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to various barriers such as cost, limited resources, and lack of awareness. The research question seeks to examine the internal factors and characteristics of SMEs that influence their utilisation of ICT for sustainability. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Allure of Automated Machine Learning Services : How SMEs and non-expert users can benefit from AutoML frameworks

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datalogi

    Author : Felix Lux Dryselius; [2023]
    Keywords : small and medium-sized enterprises; SME; machine learning; automated machine learning; AutoML; low-code; no-code; Vertex AI; AutoGluon; digitalization; project management;

    Abstract : This study investigates how small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and other resource-lacking organisations can utilise automated machine learning (AutoML) to lessen the development hurdles associated with machine learning model development. This is achieved by comparing the performance, cost of usage, as well as usability and documentation for machine learning models developed through two AutoML frameworks: Vertex AI on Google Cloud™ and the open-source library AutoGluon, developed by Amazon Web Services. READ MORE

  4. 23. Exploring sustainability performance in small and medium-sized enterprises from a triple bottom line perspective

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Malin Ahlqvist; Ida Xing Fredmark; Shervin Pirani; [2023]
    Keywords : TBL; Sustainability; Initiatives; Environmental performance; Economic performance;

    Abstract : Date: 2023-05-31 Level: Bachelor thesis in Business Administration, 15 cr  Institution: School of Business, Society and Engineering, Mälardalen University  Authors: Ahlqvist Malin, Fredmark Ida Xing and Pirani Shervin (93-03-11)          (96-06-05)        (98-07-02)                                           Title: Exploring sustainability performance in small and medium-sized enterprises from a triple bottom line perspective Supervisor:  Edward Gillmore  Keywords: TBL, Sustainability, Initiatives, Environmental performance, Economic performance Research questions:  RQ1: What are the characteristics of sustainable initiatives in SMEs? RQ2: How do the sustainability initiatives affect the economic performance and the environmental performance within SMEs? Purpose: This study aims to explore the characteristics of initiatives that an SME is undertaking regarding sustainability and how it affects their economic and environmental performance. Method: This study has an inductive approach and one case study. READ MORE

  5. 24. Flourish or perish in a turbulent environment : A qualitative study from the perspective of environmentally sustainable SMEs.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Douglas Drake; Simon Berling; [2023]
    Keywords : VUCA; Strategy; Environmental Sustainability; SME; Dynamic Capabilities; Corporate Social Responsibility Triple Bottom Line.;

    Abstract : Since the beginning of the 2020’s the world has drastically changed and forced organisations to re-adapt, adjust and reconfigure their business in order to survive. The Covid-19 pandemic rewrote the map of conducting business, as well as the war in Ukraine was a catalyst for inflation, and thereafter rising interest rates. READ MORE

  6. 25. Expanding warehouse operations as a fashion brand : a case study about the motivating factors and challenges

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Emma Landegren; Elise Flognman; [2023]
    Keywords : Warehouse operations; warehouse expansion; SMEs in the fashion industry; challenges; motives;

    Abstract : Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are currently achieving massive growth but the problems and challenges associated with them are less understood. A goal in supply chain management is to maintain a solid flow of goods from raw materials to manufacturers and distribution of the final product. READ MORE