Essays about: "difficulties value chain"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words difficulties value chain.

  1. 1. An assessment of circular economy measures in the construction value chain for offshore wind turbines

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

    Author : Therése Svensson; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Construction value chain; Wind energy; Offshore wind turbine; Offshore wind farm; Design; Manufacturing; Construction; Operation and maintenance; End of life; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The construction sector is responsible for high energy consumption and large emissions of carbon dioxide, which is strongly linked to building materials. Within the European Union, the construction sector generates more than a third of all waste and circular economy is considered as a suitable approach to tackle these challenges. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Future of Urban Last Mile Deliveries - Not a piece of cake

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Hannah Renhed; Martina Kylebäck Wennerlöf; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban last mile delivery; customer demands; sustainability; outsourcing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Urban last mile delivery has become an increasingly relevant topic in this day and age, where the urban population is growing at the same time as climate change forces nations to limit emissions. The demand for fast and flexible deliveries in urban areas accelerates, which further escalates the need to optimize these last mile deliveries since they are the most polluting part of the supply chain. READ MORE

  4. 3. Development of an Improved Demand Planning Process - A Case Study at KåKå

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Emma Hall; Clara Kronberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Sales Operations Planning; Demand Planning; Forecasting; Product Categorization; Non-manufacturing; Bakery Industry; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Operations planning and control has undergone an extensive shift from an individual company focus to a complete supply chain focus which has required a new common approach for supply chain planning and control to evolve. Increasing competition and globalization has created complexity in supply chain planning and integration since it requires a new cross-functional approach. READ MORE

  5. 4. The unknown path to business strategies for the elusive nature - The pushing requirements and the inhibiting obstacles

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Jasmine Axelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; frameworks; policies; business strategies; biodiversity data; measurement methods; obstacles; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Biodiversity is fundamental for human well-being, and we depend on nature’s ecosystem services for our survival. Today, biodiversity loss occurs at an accelerating rate and the number of endangered species is higher than ever. Despite this, biodiversity loss has long been overshadowed by the climate issue. READ MORE

  6. 5. Blockchain-based Supply Chains - Why are Sustainability Benefits not Realized?

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Rebecka Otter; Roman Schubert; [2022-08-18]
    Keywords : Blockchain; Supply Chain; Sustainability; Transparency; Traceability; Technology Adoption;

    Abstract : The world is constantly evolving, becoming more digital and new technologies are being developed. One such technology is blockchain, which has gained popularity through the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. However, there is much more potential in this technology, for example within supply chains. READ MORE