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  1. 1. Navigating Economic Uncertainty: Exploring Financing Preferences and Member Utility in Cooperatives -A Case Study of Nordic Agri-food Cooperatives

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Theodor Hult Berényi; Robin Johansson; Karl Olhede; [2023-09-01]
    Keywords : Financing preference; cooperative; economic downturn; agri-food industry.;

    Abstract : The economic uncertainty of 2022/2023 has presented several financial challenges. High inflation and rapidly increasing interest rates have caused modern and unaccustomed corporations to experience recessive conditions, challenging them to acquire the skills necessary for effective navigation during an economic downturn. READ MORE

  3. 2. Harboring the Future: Examining the Digitalization Challenges and Opportunities for Small and Medium-Sized Ports in Sweden

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Thomas Rabot; Shuhan Wang; Niklas Henesey; [2023]
    Keywords : Industry 4.0; Ports digitalization; Stakeholder theory; Port logistics;

    Abstract : Background: In the context of the latest fourth Industrial Revolution, more and more people have a growing awareness of the concept of Industry 4.0. It has a wide range of applications in various fields and is also particularly important in port logistics. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainability integration in the pharmaceutical industry - A case study of the Management Control from a managerial perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ebba Carlsson; Clara Grönberg; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Management Control; Sustainability Integration; Values; Top Management Team; Interaction; Decision Making; Collaboration; Pharmaceutical Industry; Levers of Control;

    Abstract : Background and Problem Discussion: The importance of sustainability has increased and requires proper MCS to be able to implement sustainability strategies. Simons’ levers of control is a MCS framework that has been used to understand sustainability in organizations. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Dark Side of Mineral Sourcing : The Responsible Sourcing Practices of Industrial Manufacturing Firms

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Ajnur Mujanovic; Erik Österberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Responsible sourcing; supply chain due diligence; supply chain visibility; traceability; supply chain management; Digital Twin; Etiskt inköp; supply chain due diligence; supply chain visibility; spårbarhet; supply chain management; Digital Twin;

    Abstract : In order to succeed with the Sustainable Development Goals, the mining of minerals will need to not only continue, but increase in the coming years. The extraction of minerals such as gold and cobalt is often associated with human rights violations and the financing of criminal enterprises. READ MORE

  6. 5. Distributional justice in Swedish-global value chain partnerships for sustainable textile production : A case study on economic distribution within the Sweden Textile Water Initiative

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ingrid Myhr Radell; [2021]
    Keywords : RSCM; PPDP; sustainability; textiles; partnerships; investments; value chain; RSCM; PPDP; hållbarhet; textil; partnerskap; investeringar; värdekedja;

    Abstract : Due to the textile industry’s polluting impact on aquatic environments the Sweden Textile Water Initiative (STWI) was established. This Sida funded collaboration between SIWI (Stockholm International Water Institute), Swedish fashion brands and their suppliers received international recognition for their success in achieving tangible environmental results after implementing sustainability measures at the suppliers. READ MORE