Essays about: "challenges of global sourcing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words challenges of global sourcing.

1. 1. Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Vishal Natesan; Emil Sarajlic; [2023]
   Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Abstract Title: Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence Authors: Emil Sarajlic & Vishal Natesan Supervisor: Wilbert Baerwaldt, Director Sourcing and Value Chain at Duni AB Louise Bildsten, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Examiner: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

3. 2. Achieving Sustainability in Complex Multi-Tier Supply Chains: The Role of Supply Chain Visibility and Transparency in Responsible Sourcing of Critical Minerals

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Ekaterina Pikuleva; [2023]
   Keywords : critical minerals; supply chain transparency; supply chain visibility; sustainable supply chain management; traceability; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : There is growing pressure from stakeholders on global corporations to ensure the sustainability of their products throughout the supply chain. At the same time, due to the high complexity and dynamism of supply chains, companies often do not know what actors operate in their supply chains beyond direct suppliers. READ MORE

4. 3. Barriers with social and environmental compliance : A qualitative study of compliance in supply chains within the clothing industry

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Nicolina Ioannou; [2021]
   Keywords : clothing industry; supply chain; developing countries; environmental injustice; social compliance; environmental compliance;

   Abstract : There is an increased public pressure on clothing brands to consider environmental and social issues when sourcing from suppliers in developing countries, and to ensure that their supply chain partners do the same. However, social, and environmental issues within the clothing industry are complex with many actors involved. READ MORE

5. 4. Optimization of aftermarket logistics with dual supply chains for Sandvik AB

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

   Author : Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan; Akshay Hingmire; [2020]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Aftermarket logistics is important for a manufacturing company to maintain customer satisfaction in the long run. However, the supply chain set for aftermarket parts is equally crucial as the original equipment. Modification or optimization of the logistics systems for slow-moving aftermarket items is inevitable. READ MORE

6. 5. The opportunities of applying Artificial Intelligence in strategic sourcing

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Frida Karlsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Strategic sourcing; Artificial Intelligence; ANN; NLP; ML; spend analysis; forecasting; supplier selection; RFQ-process; negotiation process; contract management; supplier performance management; Strategiskt inköp; Artificiell Intelligens; ANN; NLP; ML; spendanalys; forecasting; leverantörsval; RFQ-process; kontraktshantering; uppföljning av leverantörsprestation;

   Abstract : Artificial Intelligence technology has become increasingly important from a business perspective. In strategic sourcing, the technology has not been explored much. However, 67% of CPO:s in a survey showed that AI is one of their top priorities the next 10 years. READ MORE