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  1. 1. Stochastic Lateral Transshipment within the Fast Fashion Industry

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Inst.)

    Author : Linnéa Andersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Degree Project; Fast Fashion; H M; Lateral Transshipment; Linear Optimization; Master’s Thesis; Recourse Problem; Retail; Sample Average Approximation; Stochastic Optimization; Transshipment; Two-Stage Recourse Problem; Detaljhandel; H M; Lagerflyttar; Lagerhantering; Linjär optimering; Masters Examensarbete; Mode; Optimering; Snabbt mode; Stokastisk optimering; Transportproblem;

    Abstract : In an industry with highly variable demand and a fickle customer demanding a fast changing supply, quickly responding to the customer becomes crucial for the fast fashion retailer. Using lateral transshipment, one is able to reorganize supply within an echelon of the supply chain to quickly respond to the forecasted demand by looking at shorter more accurate forecasts and act accordingly. READ MORE

  3. 2. Open Source Grid Expansion Models for the EU Project Spine

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

    Author : Akshaya Tammanur Ravi; [2021]
    Keywords : Expansion Planning; Renewable Energy Sources; Operational Variability; Representative Days; Long-term Uncertainties; Stochastic Optimization; Utbyggnadsplanering; Förnybara energikällor; Variabel driftsituation; Representativa dagar; Långsiktiga osäkerheter; Stokastisk optimering;

    Abstract : Modern power systems are at the forefront of addressing the transition towards a decarbonized energy system, with increased integration of renewable energy sources becoming the key means to achieve the same. In this context, an expansion planning problem provides a decision support framework for investments in new generation and transmission assets over a long time-frame, addressing a wide range of technical and economic criteria aligned with national policies. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluating the suitability of carbon source from fermentation of primary filter sludge for biological nutrient removal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

    Author : Sanna Sahlin; [2021]
    Keywords : Wastewater treatment; batch activity tests; NUR tests; anaerobic P release tests; EBPR; denitrification; removal rates; internal carbon source; fermentate; water and environmental engineering; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Traditional biological nutrient removal (BNR) processes in wastewater treatment require access to easily biodegradable carbon in order to achieve sufficient removal. However, a lot of the carbon in the influent wastewater is not directly available for BNR bacteria but need to undergo hydrolysis first. READ MORE

  5. 4. Private Regulatory Governance and Sustainable Development: Is there a connection? Mapping linkages of Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Rupal Verma; [2021]
    Keywords : Voluntary Sustainability Standards; Sustainable Development Goals; calculated strategic behavior; dynamic capabilities; motivations; leadership; challenges; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) share similar objectives. VSS are being increasingly used because of their claims to address sustainability issues at the production stage, such as greenhouse gas emissions in production, biodiversity conservation, labor rights, worker’s wages, local pollution and good corporate governance. READ MORE

  6. 5. The impact of fairtrade and other sustainability practices on cocoa farmers’ income of in Guayas and Manabi provinces, Ecuador

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Stefania Celi Garofalo; [2020]
    Keywords : certifications; cocoa; Fairtrade; ivelihood; Sustainability Sourcing Practices SSP ; sustainable value chain; Voluntary Sustainability Standards VSS ;

    Abstract : Voluntary sustainability standards on the one side, and, sustainable sourcing practices on the other side, are two favored ways of the cocoa industry for a more effective, social and environmental friendly value chains. But how well do these two kinds of sustainability schemes improve the cocoa farmers’ income? This thesis investigates the major factors affecting the income among cocoa farmers certified under Fairtrade and Fair for life, and non-certified cocoa farmers participating in Olam’s own sustainability program in the provinces of Guayas and Manabi, in the coastal region of Ecuador. READ MORE