Essays about: "commodity chains"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words commodity chains.

  1. 1. Shortening the chains : social relations and dynamics of production in Uppland's alternative food networks

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Eleni Katsika; [2023]
    Keywords : alternative food networks; food commoning; dynamics of production; political ecology; social relations; Sweden;

    Abstract : Current global food systems are characterised by a highly concentrated capitalist market where food is treated as a globalised hyper commodity and small-scale farmers are pushed into the side-line. The need for the transformation of that food system is urgent and acknowledged worldwide. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Practices of Food Financialisation : How abstract becomes concrete in the food system

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Sofia Savonen; [2023]
    Keywords : financialisation; food systems; soybeans; commodity chains; world systems theory;

    Abstract : The 21st century has witnessed a significant growth of financial activity in the food system. Although these developments have been mirrored with a rise in interest towards studying financialisation, there is still much to uncover of its complex workings in an equally complex system. READ MORE

  4. 3. Brewing for a Better Future : Exploring the connection between inter-organisational learning and the sustainable development of coffee farms

    University essay from

    Author : Lisa-Sophie Goerlich; Julian Meyer; [2023]
    Keywords : coffee; sustainability; inter-organisational learning; sustainable development; communication; knowledge creation; sense-making; decision-making;

    Abstract : Coffee is a vital source of income for millions of farmers worldwide and an important commodity in global trade. The 17 sustainable development goals of the United Nations, aim to improve the world's production and consumption patterns, but coffee farming is still often associated with modern-day slavery, poor working conditions, and deforestation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Circular Branches : Inter-organisational collaboration for circular economy in wood-based manufacturing in the Nordics

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

    Author : Alici Muhana Iannitelli; Maximillian Pangerl; [2022]
    Keywords : inter-organisational collaboration; circular economy; circularity; value chain; manufacturing; wood.;

    Abstract : Circular economy (CE) proposes a transition in production and consumption practices that has a key relevance in wood-based industries, since forests are also connected to climate and biodiversity goals. If the bioeconomy is to sustainably suffice the increasing demand in the Nordics, wood-based manufacturing should become more circular. READ MORE

  6. 5. Managing Commodity Price Volatility : A Multi-Case Study

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

    Author : Erik Hällgren; Viktor Ljungdahl; [2022]
    Keywords : Commodity price volatility; raw material; strategic sourcing; Covid-19; supplier relationship management; product segmentation; escalator clause.; prisvolatilitet; råmaterial; strategiskt inköp; Covid-19; leverantörsrelationer; produktportfölj; råmaterialklausul.;

    Abstract : This study investigates possible ways of managing commodity price volatility from a purchasing perspective and how the applicability of tools depends on company specific circumstances. Covid-19 has created large disruptions in global supply chains and led to increased price volatility for virtually all commodities. READ MORE