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  1. 21. Investigating Demand Forecasting Strategy and Information Exchange : A case study at a Swedish wholesaler

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

    Author : Christian Karlsson; Imadeddin Abdul aziz; [2021]
    Keywords : Forecast model; forecast process; seasonality; information sharing; partnership; Holt-Winters model;

    Abstract : Purpose – Forecasting is a firm's ability to anticipate or predict the future demand givenon a set of assumptions. For a company to implement an appropriate forecast model whichcan make accurate assumptions, the model needs to be aligned with the company's businesssituation and enhanced through supply chain relationships. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Role of Triple-Loop Learning in the Adoption of Digital Carbon Footprint : The Invisible Environmental Impact of Digital Services Companies

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

    Author : Viola Mignoli; Nathalie Ehlerts Naerbout; [2021]
    Keywords : Digital carbon footprint; Digital services companies; Triple-loop learning; Organizational learning; Sustainability; Double-loop learning; Single-loop learning.;

    Abstract : The global demand for digital services has been growing steadily, which has led to an increase in the utilization of data and consumption of energy, causing an increment of the global digital carbon footprint. Therefore, corporations providing digital services are gradually enforced to be able to measure and quantify their digital carbon footprint, which requires them to restructure their organizational strategy, processes, and culture. READ MORE

  4. 23. The reallocation of capital towards green investments : A study on the EU Taxonomy Regulations

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

    Author : RABBU AHMED; MOSTAFA CHARAFEDDIN; [2021]
    Keywords : EU-Taxonomy; sustainable investments; capital allocation; asset management; financial markets; Europe; finance; EU-taxonomi; hållbara investeringar; kapitalallokering; kapitalförvaltning; finansmarknader; Europa; finans;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate how the introduction of the EU Taxonomy for sustainable activities will affect investors capital allocation towards green investments, and how it will impact the financial market. This master thesis has been conducted with a qualitative approach and semi-structured interviews. READ MORE

  5. 24. Supporting the development of a HMLV production cell

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Violet Mohammadpour; Sebastian Häll; [2021]
    Keywords : Manufacturing industry; High mix low volume; Case study; Production system development; Critical factors; Challenges;

    Abstract : Production system development is challenging for manufacturing companies, and development of HMLV production cells entails additional challenges. Thus, the aim of this study is to support the development of a HMLV production cell, and the following research questions were asked: RQ1: What are the challenges of developing a HMLV production cell? RQ2: What are the critical factors to consider when developing a HMLV production cell? RQ3: How can the development of a HMLV production cell be supported? A literature review in combination with a case study were performed to fulfill the aim and answer the research questions. READ MORE

  6. 25. Tacit Knowledge Transfer Between Organizational Units: Investigating How Different Knowledge-Heavy Industries Overcome Knowledge Tacitness

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Karola Kremer; Pauline Steudten; [2021]
    Keywords : absorptive capacity; cross-organizational communication; knowledge-heavy industries; knowledge management; networks; platforms; tacit knowledge transfer; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Organizational strategists are working on their company’s ability to absorb and transfer knowledge between organizational units, their so-called absorptive capacity, to better react to environmental changes and, hence, strengthen their sustainable competitive advantage. In particular, the sharing of tacit know-how is considered to be difficult because it is contextual and experience-based, and, therefore, tends to ‘stick’ to the individual owning it. READ MORE