Essays about: "assessment of supply chain management practices"
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1. Estimating Impacts Using LCA in Procurement Processes : A case study for a multinational networking and telecommunications company
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : This thesis investigates how a company can implement life cycle analysis (LCA) into procurement. The thesis also explores the potential synergies between the LCA and procurement. A single casestudy was utilized for this purpose. It uses LCAs using a simplified methodology, interviews, and a literature review to carry out the study. READ MORE
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2. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE
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3. Water Risk Assessment of Agricultural Raw Materials in a Global Supply Chain : A Case Study of IKEA
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : Current mass consumption and production patterns have led to an unsustainable use of natural resources, including freshwater, which is one the most crucial natural resources for people and the planet. Agricultural production systems are alone responsible for 72 percent of all global water withdrawals. READ MORE
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4. Security Requirements and Practices for Smart Grids
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : The electricity sector has a huge role in decarbonization of the energy system in order to meet climate targets and achieve net zero emission goals in different countries across the world. Present day electric power systems are increasingly dependent on less carbon intensive renewable energy sources for power generation. READ MORE
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5. Emerging Solutions for the Improvement of Food Traceability in the EU: Examining the Use of Blockchain Technology for Tracing Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : The issue of food traceability is one that affects a great number of sectors and policy areas. Within the EU, there is increasing demand from consumers, businesses and institutions to have more direct access to information about how food is produced, transformed, and distributed. READ MORE