Essays about: "Sustainable supply chain management"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 222 essays containing the words Sustainable supply chain management.

1. 11. 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

3. 12. Sustainable bread supply chains in Sweden : examining scenarios for reducing or lowering the impact of surplus bread

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Fanny Sturén; [2023]
   Keywords : food waste quantification; bread take-back agreements TBA ; supply chain; food waste hierarchy; sustainable food system; food donations Swedish University;

   Abstract : Food waste has significant environmental, social, and economic implications, demanding actions toward a sustainable food system. In Sweden's bread supply chain, approximately 14% of produced bread is wasted, with 9% attributed to unsold bread in stores. READ MORE

4. 13. Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Vishal Natesan; Emil Sarajlic; [2023]
   Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Abstract Title: Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence Authors: Emil Sarajlic & Vishal Natesan Supervisor: Wilbert Baerwaldt, Director Sourcing and Value Chain at Duni AB Louise Bildsten, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Examiner: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

5. 14. The Impact of International Buyer-Supplier Relationships on Sustainability Practices in the Ready-Made Garments Industry: A Case Study of Bangladesh

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

   Author : Farhana Haque; Fariha Ishrat Jahan; Jesmin Sabnam; [2023]
   Keywords : Sustainability; Buyer-Supplier Relationship; International Buyers; International Business; Bangladesh RMG;

   Abstract : In this research, we explore the impact of international buyer-supplier relationships on sustainability practices in the Ready-Made Garments (RMG) industry, concentrating specifically on the context of Bangladesh. The root of this investigation centers around unpacking the influence of global business interconnectivity on operational approaches at the supplier juncture, with a specific emphasis on sustainability. READ MORE

6. 15. Raw Material Management Strategies for Waste Reduction : A case study at a Swedish manufacturing SME

   University essay from Jönköping University/Tekniska Högskolan

   Author : Emil Ingelsten; Erik Johnsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Waste reduction strategies; Supply chain management; Raw material management; Sustainability; Butterfly diagram; Sustainable supply chain management.;

   Abstract : Manufacturing companies have a tremendous environmental impact in terms of the way they manage raw materials. In addition, the amount of waste produced by industries continues to increase, which puts even more significant pressure on the environment. READ MORE