Essays about: "emerging firms"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 253 essays containing the words emerging firms.

1. 21. Achieving enhanced integration of sustainability into supply chain through implementation of effective strategies in environmental, economic, and social fronts

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

   Author : Heor Aula; [2022]
   Keywords : Globalization; Sustainability; Supply chain network; firm performance; Governance gaps; Innovative sustainable strategies; Integration;

   Abstract : Manufacturing industries have adopted globalization as a strategy to improve the reach of their products/services, bringing them closer to the customer and utilizing the cost advantage in emerging economies, better availability of resources such as raw materials, and cheaper workforce. However, with globalization came a fair share of obstacles in effectively managing the operations of a complex supply chain network spread across the globe. READ MORE

3. 22. From Sweden Back and Forth: The Changing Role of Manufacturing in a VUCA World

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Andreas Samardzija; Ruben Helmke; [2022]
   Keywords : Reshoring; Nearshoring; Supply Chain Disruption; Sustainability; VUCA-World;

   Abstract : Background: Trade regulations, the pandemic, and other disruptions have revealed the vulnerability of long and complex supplier networks. At the same time, there is an increasing need for firms to operate sustainably. READ MORE

4. 23. Supply Chain Digital Transformation of Food SMEs in Iran : A Qualitative Research on Success Factors and Challenges Based on Managers’ Perspectives 

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Mahdi Fazlali Dastjerdi; [2022]
   Keywords : Food SMEs; ICT in the Supply Chain; Supply Chain Management; Digital Supply Chain; ‎Digital Transformation; Digital Transformation of the Supply Chain; TOE Model.‎;

   Abstract : The transformation towards a knowledge-based economy is happening on a global scale and ‎the rapid ICT development in recent decades has influenced the business world. ‎One of the ‎most developed technology is information and communication technology (ICT) which ‎provides extensive capabilities and advantages to firms. READ MORE

5. 24. Social media use in science-based entrepreneurship : A qualitative study of Swedish science-based entrepreneurial firms utilizing social media in the initial stage of venture development

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Svante Zachrisson; Xian Li; [2022]
   Keywords : science-based entrepreneur; social media;

   Abstract : This degree project examines the role of social media for science-based entrepreneurial firms in the initial stage of the venture. Social media in entrepreneurship is an emerging phenomenon that has gotten increased attention from scholars. READ MORE

6. 25. The Value Of Environmental Sustainability: A Shared Responsibility : An exploration of B2B companies in Sweden and their costs and benefits of selecting sustainable business partners, using ISO 14001 as a point of reference.

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Robyn Nilsson Persson; Tindra Falk; [2022]
   Keywords : Environmental Sustainability; ISO 14001; Business-to-Business; B2B; Supplier selection; Sustainability positioning; Sweden; Costs; Benefits;

   Abstract : Background: The business-to-business (B2B) industry stands for a significant portion of the environmental issue, yet the customer is still having price, quality, and service as major determinants for the choice of suppliers. The difficulty on how to evaluate environmental factors is hence increasingly demanding. READ MORE