Essays about: "Unexpected Events"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 71 essays containing the words Unexpected Events.

  1. 1. Insuring the Future: Managing Risks and Disruptions within the Insurance Value Chain - A multiple case study on the commercial insurance industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ezabella Kwok; Sarah Pramle; [2023-07-19]
    Keywords : Risk; Risk Management; Commercial Insurance; Insurance Value Chain; Global Disruption; Covid-19 Pandemic;

    Abstract : Globalization has resulted in the fragmentation of business activities and participation in cross-border networks, giving rise to Global Value Chains, thus increasing vulnerability to risks and disruptions. While there is existing research on risk management in tangible product production within GVCs, there is a scarcity of literature on risk management in service industries, particularly on the Insurance Value Chain. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing Supply Chain Resilience to Mitigate Supply Chain Risks : A case study of the inbound logistics @ Volvo CE

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Emma Fridolfsson; Lova de Man Lapidoth; [2023]
    Keywords : supply chain resilience; SCRES; supply chain risk; supply chain risk management; supply chain disruption; risk sources; risk drivers; resilience capabilities; SCRES elements; risk mitigation strategies;

    Abstract : In recent years, the frequency of disruptive events in supply chains has increased. This is partly due to the fact that supply chains are more globalized and more complex, with deeper tiering among suppliers. This makes the supply chain more vulnerable to risks. READ MORE

  4. 3. Cell Identification from Microscopy Images using Deep Learning on Automatically Labeled Data

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för elektro- och informationsteknik

    Author : Fredrik Salomon-Sörensen; [2023]
    Keywords : Deep Learning; Cell Identification; Image Segmentation; Nuclei Segmentation; Convolutional Neural Networks; UNet; Image Analysis; Microscopy; Noisy Labels; Phase-Contrast; Automatic Labeling; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In biology, cell counting provides a fundamental metric for live-cell experiments. Unfortunately, most researchers are constrained to using tedious and invasive methods for counting cells. Automatic identification of cells in microscopy images would therefore be a valuable tool for such researchers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Scoring from the Sidelines : Managing Risk through an Uncertain Environment

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Gabriel Butros; Junior Chukro; [2023]
    Keywords : Sports management; Risk management; Swedish elite football; Uncertainty; Volatility; Stakeholder theory; Governance; Mutual association.; Sports management; Riskhantering; Svensk elitfotboll; Osäkerhet; Volatilitet; Intressenteori; Styrning; Idrottsförening.;

    Abstract : Sports clubs face numerous challenges, including economic fluctuations, shifting supporter preferences, and changes in regulations and policies. However, the unpredictable nature of athletic performance makes it difficult to forecast future financial outcomes, which can negatively impact planning and operations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Identifying the supply chain disruptions, risks and mitigation strategies of fashion retailers due to the Covid-19 pandemic: A case study of H&M

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Annie Mary George; Cintia Nicole Lanzer; [2022-08-03]
    Keywords : Fashion industry; fast fashion; retailers; supply chain; Covid-19; H M; disruptions and mitigation strategies;

    Abstract : With the rapid development and advancement of the fashion industry as well as the increasing popularity of fast fashion, fashion retailers have had to continually work towards improving their supply chain and keep up with unexpected changes in consumer demands. However, this also made way for negative effects and disruptions in the fashion supply chain. READ MORE