Essays about: "external economies of scale"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words external economies of scale.

1. 1. Sustainable Supply Chain Management through the integration of IoT: Road Transportation

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

   Author : Samsul Alam Al-Majidi; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainability; sustainable development; Internet of things; road transport; road transportation; communication service provider; internal barrier; external barrier; facing and overcoming barriers;

   Abstract : Traditional transport companies usually focus on achieving economies of scale in supply chain management. At the same time, the managers of transport companies aiming to achieve sustainability often do not consider the barriers needed to overcome to achieve a sustainable supply chain. READ MORE

3. 2. Understanding supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

   Author : Rikard Grill; Erik Brundin; [2020]
   Keywords : Supply chain uncertainties; supply chain responsiveness; biochar; Vietnamese coffee industry; activated carbon.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this thesis is to increase the understanding of supply chain uncertainties that might hinder an expansion of coffee husk-biochar production in Vietnam, and understand how the coffee husk-biochar supply chain can be configured to address these uncertainties. Methodology - A case study regarding the potential use of coffee husk-biochar as raw material for activated carbon was used to conduct this research. READ MORE

4. 3. Skills and competencies for sustainable food systems : case study of young market gardeners in Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

   Author : Lotten Lundgren; [2020]
   Keywords : market gardening; sustainability; food system; skills; competencies; lock-in; transition;

   Abstract : Global food systems are locked into a sociotechnical regime where actors are dependent on high external inputs and economies of scale, and systemic innovation is necessary to meet sustainability targets. Recent research into the development of education for fostering sustainability leaders, such as the Horizon 2020-project NextFood, have largely focused on mainstream agriculture, despite the importance of niches in driving systems change. READ MORE

5. 4. Managing the Agile Scalability to implement Agile Project Portfolio Management : A Case Study within the Automotive Industry

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

   Author : Charlott Kapic; [2019]
   Keywords : Agile; Agile Project Portfolio Management; Agile Scalability; Agil; Agil Projektportföljstyrning; Agil skalbarhet;

   Abstract : Emerging markets, development of new technologies, sustainability policies and change in customer demand are dramatically changing today’s economies. The business environment is more dynamic than ever before. One particular industry that is currently influenced by significant transformational forces is the automotive industry. READ MORE

6. 5. An Explorative study into growth strategies used for developing a large-scale niche dairy Industry in Ireland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Brendan Crosse; [2017]
   Keywords : Organic milk; sheep milk; goat milk; Irish dairy; core competencies; growth strategies; SWOT analysis; VRIO analysis; collaboration; Packaging and Product selection; Business and Economics; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The Irish dairy industry has seen significant growth in recent times. It is also seen as one of key drivers in the Irish government’s plans to grow food and drink exports. However, there is an environmental cost to this. The niche dairy industry has been stagnant for years. READ MORE