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  1. 1. From Disruption to Efficiency: The role of SRM and JIT strategies in Automotive Supply Chains Authors: Jennie

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jennie Lewin; Daban Taha; [2024-03-06]
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    Abstract : Purpose - The incessantly progressing automotive industry faces various challenges due to its complex supply chains. This study aims therefore to 1) explore the roots of material supply disruptions in the automotive industry and the challenges of managing these and 2) assess the role of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in mitigating these disruptions. READ MORE

  3. 2. LEAN In The Swedish Armed Forces

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

    Author : Nadia Al-Hakim; [2023]
    Keywords : Lean Philosophy; Lean Thinking; Military logistics; JIT; Lean; Försvarslogistik; JIT;

    Abstract : Date: 4th of June 2023 Level: Master thesis within Industrial Engineering and Management, Product and Process development – 30 credits. Institution: School of Innovation, Design, and Engineering at Mälardalen’s University Author: Nadia Al-Hakim Title: Lean in the Swedish Armed Forces Keywords: Lean Philosophy; Lean Thinking; Military logistics; JIT Research Question: What are the potential enablers and barriers to adapting the Lean philosophy in military logistics operations? Purpose: This study aims to investigate the potential challenges of implementing the Lean philosophy in the Swedish Armed Forces’ logistics. READ MORE

  4. 3. Status Mapping of tank to grave management of Low-GWP refrigerants.

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

    Author : Sandra Parra Gimeno; [2023]
    Keywords : Refrigerant; Blends; Synthetic low-GWP refrigerant; Natural refrigerant; Global Warming Potential GWP ; Tank-to-grave; Interviews.; Köldmedier; Blandning; Globalt uppvärmningspotential GWP ; Låg-GWP köldmedier; Naturligt köldmedier; installation till destruktion; Intervjuer.;

    Abstract : Refrigeration plays a vital role today in various residential, commercial, and industrial processes, requiring refrigerants to facilitate the cooling or heating processes. Over time, refrigerants have undergone significant changes to meet technological, social, environmental, and economic needs. READ MORE

  5. 4. Emergent Performance Management : Enablers and motivators for performance management unaligned with top-level strategy

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

    Author : Axel Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : performance management; performance measurement; metrics; emergent strategy; strategy formation; emergent performance management; Prestationsledning; prestationsmätning; mätetal; framväxande strategy; strategybildning; framväxande prestationsledning;

    Abstract : Within Ericsson's procurement function there exists multiple examples of performance management that is not part of the intended performance management system. In this thesis the term emergent performance management is coined to describe the phenomenon of autonomous bottom-up performance management initiatives driven outside of the deliberate performance management set by the function strategy. READ MORE

  6. 5. Building Resilience in the Wake of Major Disruptions : How Procurement Strategies Changed During the COVID-19 Disruption.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Younes Azerar; Laertis Beji; [2022]
    Keywords : Procurement; Resilience; Disruptions; Supply Chain Management; Strategy; Sourcing; Purchasing.;

    Abstract : Background: The pandemic disruption caused by COVID-19, which began at the end of 2019, hashad an impact on economies across the globe. A profound impact has been noticed in the Procurementfunction, which has suffered from supply disruptions. READ MORE