Essays about: "Strategic Alignment"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 120 essays containing the words Strategic Alignment.

  1. 21. Inventory management: A high-level analysis of selected process elements, and factors impacting plan performance - A case study at Alfa Laval

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Danielle Schiro; Lucas Librelotto Rubin; [2023]
    Keywords : Inventory Management; Make-to-Order; Forecasting; Collaboration; Strategic Alignment; KPIs; Organizational Structures; Alfa Laval; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to increase the effectiveness of the case company, Alfa Laval’s, inventory management by finding challenges, opportunities, and gaps within its current inventory management practices. Background: An essential part of an organization’s planning and control is inventory management, which helps manage supply and demand uncertainty as well as mismatches in upstream and downstream variables, as small changes in inventory management practices can greatly impact an organization's efficiency and responsiveness. READ MORE

  3. 22. “The natural evolution of non-alignment” A qualitative case study of how Sweden’s identity as non-aligned is reconstructed through narratives in a changing security context

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Dorotea Katthän; [2022-02-02]
    Keywords : non-alignment; identity; security; critical constructivism; strategic narratives; Sweden;

    Abstract : Sweden’s defence policy is characterized by non-alignment, which historically has meant avoiding military alliances to stay neutral in war. This policy of non-alignment is over 200 years old and deeply ingrained into Swedish national identity. READ MORE

  4. 23. Workplace Coaching and Facilitation of Stress-Management and Well-being in Slovakia

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Linda Rattajova; [2022]
    Keywords : employee well-being; stress management; occupational stress; coaching; coaching in Slovakia;

    Abstract : The research explored when workplace coaching can facilitate stress management and well-being in corporations in Slovakia. It looked at the challenges and opportunities of workplace coaching through individual and organisational perspectives. It was found that masculine and directive leadership style is present in the organisations. READ MORE

  5. 24. Creating a Recommender Plug-In for Enterprise Architecture Models

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Sashikanth Raavikanti; [2022]
    Keywords : Enterprise Architecture; Archi; ArchiMate; Enterprise Modeling; Recommender Systems;

    Abstract : Information Technology (IT) has evolved over the decades, where its role and impact have transitioned from being a tactical tool to a more strategic one for driving business strategies to transform organizations. The right alignment between IT strategy and business has become a compelling factor for Chief Information Officer (CIO)s where misalignment could lead to a degradation of organization performance and slow them down in the landscape of market competition. READ MORE

  6. 25. A critical overview of the RFQ process of a Global Company

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Eric Toste; Muhammad Ahmed; [2022]
    Keywords : Request for quotation; Sourcing; Standardization; Transformation; Lean; Business strategy; Alignment; Framework; Benchmarking;

    Abstract : The increasing globalization has changed the dynamics of different functions within organizations. One function is procurement which has transformed from an operational to a strategic function. READ MORE