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  1. 1. Thriving Amidst Complexity: the Dynamics Within the Market of Parallel Imports of Pharmaceuticals in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Oscar Privileggio Cederhed; [2024]
    Keywords : Pharmaceutical industry; parallel imports; regulations; regulatory environment; supply chain mapping; market drivers; competition; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Theory on competition within free markets is well developed and creates a fundament on which operational and strategic decisions rest upon. Regulations, such as in the pharmaceutical industry, create a dimension which strongly affects the operations of all organisations within the industry - and thus also the competition. READ MORE

  3. 2. Managing Commodity Price Volatility : A Multi-Case Study

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

    Author : Erik Hällgren; Viktor Ljungdahl; [2022]
    Keywords : Commodity price volatility; raw material; strategic sourcing; Covid-19; supplier relationship management; product segmentation; escalator clause.; prisvolatilitet; råmaterial; strategiskt inköp; Covid-19; leverantörsrelationer; produktportfölj; råmaterialklausul.;

    Abstract : This study investigates possible ways of managing commodity price volatility from a purchasing perspective and how the applicability of tools depends on company specific circumstances. Covid-19 has created large disruptions in global supply chains and led to increased price volatility for virtually all commodities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Data-driven Management Framework using National and Corporate Culture Analytics to foster Innovation Ambidexterity : A case study on a world leading telecom company

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Chiara Isola; Divya Peddireddy; [2021]
    Keywords : Ambidexterity; Exploration; Exploitation; Innovation; National culture; Corporate culture; Telecommunication Sector; Human Capital; Data-driven Management; Business Strategy; Machine Learning;

    Abstract : Background: In a highly competitive world, leaders of firms highly dependent on innovation, such astelecom companies, must acquire data-driven managerial skills to systematically analyze datasets from multiple points of view to aid decision-making in the new context of Industry 4.0. READ MORE

  5. 4. Applying Purchasing Category Management on a purchasing department to increase its performances : A case study with a luxury automotive manufacturer

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

    Author : Victor Erik Vincent Cardenas; [2021]
    Keywords : Supply-chain; Purchasing; Purchasing Category Management; Purchasing performance; Automotive Manufacturer;

    Abstract : Nowadays, manufacturing companies compete as much with their products as with their supply-chain. Within the overarching stages of supply-chain, purchasing is a process that responds to the organizations needs of acquiring raw materials, components and semi-finished products in order to enable the execution of operations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Optimizing Warehouse Logistics with Artificial Intelligence : Market analysis

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

    Author : Elise Flognman; Emilia Grönlund; Maja Ticehurst Falk; [2021]
    Keywords : market analysis; SWOT analysis; market segmentation; targeting; positioning; STP analysis; artificial intelligence; logistics; selling high-te;

    Abstract : This report is a part of a larger project with the aim of developing a proof-of-concept prototype. The project was started on the initiative of Company X and is a collaboration between them and the University of Borås. Company X are a logistics consultant firm specialized in warehousing operations. READ MORE