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  1. 1. Life Cycle Assessment : a comparison of fossil energy use and climate impact on small scale manufacturing and large scale conventional manufacturing of textile toys

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Malin Henriksen; [2024]
    Keywords : textile toy; LCA; energy use; sustainable production; China; Sri Lanka; cotton production; fossil fuel use; GWP100;

    Abstract : This study conducts a Life Cycle Assessment to compare the environmental impacts, specifically climate impact and fossil fuel use, of textile toys produced in China and Sri Lanka. Through evaluating large-scale industrial production in China against small-scale, handcrafted production in Sri Lanka, it identifies the considerable environmental footprint of cotton production in both scenarios. READ MORE

  2. 2. 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. 3. Sustainable Innovation for Reducing Negative Environmental Impact in the Textile Industry - A Comparative Case Study Between Sweden and Bangladesh

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Nazmun Jahan Nipun; [2023-07-20]
    Keywords : Sustainable Innovation; Textile Industry; Positive Environmental impact; Challenges; Developed country; Developing country;

    Abstract : This thesis attempts to highlight the challenges and share insights related to sustainable innovation in the textile industry, as well as the importance of collaboration and technology adoption to reduce negative environmental impact. The comparison between Bangladesh and Sweden, a developing nation and a developed nation, sheds light on the importance of design thinking, the use of technology in supply chain management, as well as the necessity of government support and customer awareness. READ MORE

  4. 4. Optimization of the Supply Chain Network design by using scenario planning to build resilience.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alexander Santos Collantes Taqueda; Johan Vinge; [2023-07-03]
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    Abstract : Different geopolitical tensions, economic upheavals and operational instability make the logistics network challenging to manage against disruptions. These events can make the network see an escalation in cost and resources needed, and the time to recover from these disruptions and stabilize the network. READ MORE

  5. 5. Consumer Incentives for Participating in a Circular System - Understanding the Use of Reusable Food and Beverage Packages

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hanna Isaksson; Hanna Palmqvist; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Sustainable Food Packaging; Sustainable Beverage Packaging; Circular Economy; Environmental Sustainability; Consumer Incentives; Multi Criteria Decision Analysis; Circular Economy and Logistics; Swedish Packaging Policies; Circular Packaging Solution;

    Abstract : Human actions are causing a growing negative impact on the environment and measures must be taken to halt this trend. In response, the EU and Sweden have developed new regulations to be implemented, aimed at reducing the environmental impact of disposable food and beverage packaging. READ MORE