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1. 1. Designing and evaluating distribution networks for luxury beds : A case study of Hästens Beds’ European distribution from the perspective of cost and delivery service

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Sebastian Huss; Arvid Normann; [2023]
   Keywords : distribution; distribution network design; transport minimization; network structure; network optimization; decentralization; facility location; center of gravity;

   Abstract : Hästens Beds is a Swedish luxury bed manufacturer, located in Köping, Sweden. They have a strong global presence, with Europe being the most mature and proven market. READ MORE

3. 2. Determinants of SMEs' Sustainable Practise : A case study of a Swedish financial firm

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sebastian Orrmell; Jonathan Markl; Fahmid Anam Chowdhury; [2023]
   Keywords : SMEs; Sustainability; Social Performance; Resource-Based View; Stakeholder Theory; Upper Echelon Theory; Small and Medium Sized Enterprises;

   Abstract : Purpose – To find out what factors hinder and promote SMEs to practice sustainable business. Methodology – Qualitative case study based on interviews and archival data. Findings – This research resulted in five different propositions. 1. READ MORE

4. 3. Analysis of Single Echelon Logistics Model for Delivering Temperature Sensitive E-groceries in Cities using Electric Vehicle

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Harivignesh Narayanasamy; [2022]
   Keywords : Electromobility in last mile; E-commerce; Agent-based simulation; Urban logistics; Supply chain in Sweden; Temperature sensitive e-groceries; Elektromobilitet på sista milen; E-handel; Agentbaserad simulering; Stadslogistik; Leveranskedja i Sverige; Temperaturkänsliga e-livsmedel;

   Abstract : With the increase in the growth of the e-commerce sector since the past decade, the pressure has been progressively more applied to the operations and supply chain. As the pandemic has pushed the companies to provide services at the customer doorstep due to the difficulties in accessing services from brick-and-mortar stores, the logistical operation of the companies is continuously put under pressure. READ MORE

5. 4. Knowing Your Top Management Team - A Sustainability Success Factor?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Julia Lindblad; Miranda Ölund; [2022]
   Keywords : Top Management Teams; Demographic Characteristics; Relationships; Sustainability Performance; Upper Echelon Theory;

   Abstract : Today, there is increasing pressure on companies to conduct sustainable business if they want to survive long-term. To understand why certain companies report higher levels of sustainability performance than others, it is of interest to explore the potential role that the composition of top management teams (TMTs) plays in this matter. READ MORE

6. 5. The attitude behind TMTs sustainability strategies in the real estate industry : A quantitative study of the characteristics behind TMTs attitude towards the perceived gain of positive publicity by stakeholders if implementing a sustainability strategy.

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Simon Alderblad; Fabian Nilzén; [2022]
   Keywords : Top management teams; Upper echelon theory; Sustainability strategies; Positive publicity; Stakeholders;

   Abstract : Background & problem:  In a fast-moving environment where organizations are forced to meet changing stakeholder needs, the importance of understanding top management teams (TMT) becomes more prominent given their influential position. Further on, with a growing population, the demand in the real estate industry is deemed to have a continuous growth. READ MORE