Essays about: "Supply Chain costs"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 335 essays containing the words Supply Chain costs.

  1. 6. A case study on Trucks’Crossmembers at Volvo Group

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Aman Sultania; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis aims at investigating the crossmember business within the context of Volvo Trucks, with a focus on identifying standardization opportunities and optimizing the supply chain for improved efficiency and cost savings. The objectives of this study include mapping commonalities in design, raw material grade, surface finish, and thickness across different trucks and brands. READ MORE

  3. 7. “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity” : A qualitative study on inflation and uncertainties impact on global furniture export companies

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

    Author : Anna Jakobsson; Matilda Svahn; [2023]
    Keywords : Inflation; Uncertainties; Macroeconomics; Export; Crisis Management; COVID-19; Supply Chain Disruption; Competitiveness; Global Furniture Export;

    Abstract : In today's dynamic business landscape, companies are constantly exposed to a multitude of challenges and uncertainties that can significantly impact their operations and performance. Inflation, a worldwide pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs are just a few of the disruptive events that have occurred during the last few years. READ MORE

  4. 8. Bringing human rights due diligence into law: Addressing modern slavery or business as usual? : A postcolonial assessment of the UK Modern Slavery Act’s compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Isabelle Kämpe; [2023]
    Keywords : UK Modern Slavery Act; MSA; UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; UNGP; modern slavery; human rights due diligence; HRDD; supply chain; transparency; postcolonialism; neo-colonialism; dependency theory;

    Abstract : Operating through complex supply chains and multiple jurisdictions, today’s business enterprises can outsource manufacturing to different parts of the world where they can take advantage of low labour- and production costs. In the global quest for businesses to maximise their profits, deteriorating working conditions for offshore labour workers are increasing the risks of human rights abuses. READ MORE

  5. 9. Assessment of hydrogen supply chain for transport sector of Sweden

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

    Author : José Maria Soares Rodrigues; [2023]
    Keywords : Hydrogen; Hydrogen Supply Chain; Elecrolysis; 2030; Sweden; Electricity prices; MILP; Optimization; Vätgas; Vätgassupplykedja; Elektrolys; 2030; Sverige; Elpriser; MILP; Optimering;

    Abstract : Fuel cell electric vehicles, powered by hydrogen are an enticing alternative to fossil-fuel vehicles in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and consequently accomplish the environmental targets set to tackle the environmental crisis. It is crucial to develop the appropriate infrastructure if the FCEVs are to be successfully accepted as an alternative to fossil-fuel vehicles. READ MORE

  6. 10. Evaluating the potential of circular food waste management : A focus on insect feed utilization

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jenny Eliasson; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Circular Business Models; BSF; Mealworm; Barriers; Drivers; Cirkulär ekonomi; Circkulära affärsmodeller; Soldatfluga; Mjölmask; Barriärer; Drivkrafter;

    Abstract : Approximately a third of all food produced globally is thrown away, causing both unnecessary environmental impact and unnecessary costs for producers and consumers. Food waste occurs in all steps in the supply chain, from primary production to retail stores, restaurants, and households. READ MORE