Essays about: "background on small scale business"

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  1. 1. Healing or Harmful? A case study of healing crystals supply chain and how transparency can work as a tool for retailers when developing a sustainability strategy

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linnéa Graflund; Elena Paanalahti; [2022-07-01]
    Keywords : gemstone mining industry; Green Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Transparency; Supply chain;

    Abstract : The market for healing crystals has exploded in recent years due to increased consumer interest in the ‘healing’ qualities it may offer. The main problems within the healing crystal industry is the unsafe and unethical labor conditions among others, but the most critical part is the lack of transparency within the supply chains which leaves consumers and retailers unknowing of the actual social, environmental and economic impacts of crystals. READ MORE

  3. 2. Electricity supply chain adaption to distributed solar PV sources: electricity suppliers and prosumers. Sweden Case study based on UK framework.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

    Author : Rut Montero Vilar; [2021]
    Keywords : Electricity Supply Chain; smart grid; solar PV; Supply Chain Management; Close-Loop Supply Chain; prosumer; case study; electricity supplier; business model; collaboration; incentives.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background The Paris Agreement has forced the European Parliament to set a target of 35% renewable energies by 2030. In Sweden, the adaptation of the electricity supply chain to renewable energy production has created new opportunities for the electricity supply chain member. READ MORE

  4. 3. Multi-stakeholder partnership in smallholding dairy farming : a case study from Bangladesh

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Farjana Bilkis; [2019]
    Keywords : business administration; business strategy; creating shared value; formal; multi-stakeholder partnership; marketing; smallholding dairy farming food;

    Abstract : In the era of Sustainable Development Goal 2030 agenda, development of agribusiness and poverty eradication is quite significant challenges, particularly in developing countries like Bangladesh. Smallholding dairy farming is a crucial part of agribusiness and poverty reduction in Bangladesh, though there are many economic and social challenges for smallholding farmers. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Role of Emotions in Small Business Purchasing : a quantitative study on purchasing processes and emotions

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Ranjana Salgado Catindig; Zoltan Kis; [2017]
    Keywords : Small Business; B2B; Emotion; Purchasing; Quantitative;

    Abstract : Background: When a company tries to sell either products or services, it is important to consider the decision criteria on the purchasing side. Most often, there will be personal, emotional reasons that guide the purchaser’s preference in chosing suppliers, coexisting with the rational reasoning. READ MORE

  6. 5. Management control of Swedish SMEs : Swedish small and medium-sized enterprises’ management control mechanisms in the Asian business environment

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Företagsekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Felix Baart; Frej Ericsson; [2016]
    Keywords : Management control; Swedish SME; Asia; Export; Subsidiary; Partner;

    Abstract : Background: The Swedish economy is dependent on exports as it represents 45% of the country's GDP. Simultaneously, Swedish exporting market shares are decreasing on a global scale. READ MORE