Essays about: "Waste reduction strategies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 39 essays containing the words Waste reduction strategies.

  1. 1. Navigating the Intersection: Cost Reduction and Sustainability in Logistics Strategies

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Redovisning, Marknadsföring, SCM, Informatik och Rättsvetenskap

    Author : Huong Kerensa Bäckström; [2024]
    Keywords : cost cutting; sustainability;

    Abstract : Background:           Cost reduction in logistics is crucial for improving profitability and achieving continuous sustainability improvement. Companies aim to maintain margins through cost reduction strategies in logistics yet staying sustainable in competitive markets. READ MORE

  2. 2. Comparative Study of the Role of Digital Technologies in Implementing Circular Economy Practices in Product-Service Systems (PSS) : An Analysis Across Varying Organizational Scales

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Ajay Surya Gnaneswaran; [2024]
    Keywords : Product Service Systems; PSS; Circular Economy; CE; Digital Technology; DT; Industry 4.0; Circular Strategies; Barriers and Opportunities; Qualitative; Product-tjänste system; PSS; Digitala Teknologier; DT; Cirkulär Ekonomi; CE; Cirkulära Strategier; Industri 4.0; Utmaningar och Möjligheter; Kvalitativ.;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the integration of digital technologies (DT) within Product-Service Systems (PSS) and their role in promoting Circular Economy (CE) practices. Despite increasing recognition of digitalization in industries with PSS offerings, research on DT as a catalyst for CE, especially across organizations of various sizes, remains limited. READ MORE

  3. 3. IMPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG TO ALIGN WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S TARGET REGARDING CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2045 - Scenarios and Consequences

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Nafiseh Kazemi Ashtiani; [2023-06-21]
    Keywords : Climate Neutrality; GHG emissions; higher education institutions HEIs ; Net Zero emission; carbon footprint; carbon capture and storage CCS ;

    Abstract : It is widely acknowledged that one of the most significant global challenges of the 21 st century is climate change. In its Fifth Assessment Report (2014), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described the present extent of the problem and the hazards involved, citing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities as the primary contributor to global warming since the mid-20th century. READ MORE

  4. 4. Barriers and Enablers for Repurposing Vehicle Components in Cross-Sector Collaborations : A Case Study of a Swedish Vehicle Manufacturer

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Elin Kjellberg; Violet Mirgati; [2023]
    Keywords : circular economy; circular business model; cross-sector collaboration; transportation industry; repurpose; circulär ekonomi; cirkulär affärsmodell; tvärsektionella samarbeten; transportindustrin; repurpose; återbruk;

    Abstract : Sweden's economy is currently heavily dependent on a linear economy model, where raw material ultimately is discarded as waste. The linear approach is unsustainable for manufacturing companies in the long term. READ MORE

  5. 5. Exploring the Factors Driving Household Food Waste

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Khawari Vincent; Nashat Fadi; [2023]
    Keywords : Household food waste; prevention; awareness; consumer behavior;

    Abstract : Food waste is a global concern with significant environmental, economic, and social implications. Despite efforts to address the issue, household-level food waste remains substantial, contributing to food insecurity and environmental degradation. READ MORE