Essays about: "factors affecting supply chain management"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words factors affecting supply chain management.

1. 1. The impact of COVID-19 and the importance of supply chain resilience building : Case study of Swedish firms using offshoring for finished goods

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomi

   Author : Isak Prytz-Sund; [2023]
   Keywords : Qualitative; Case study; Supply chain; Risk management; Resilience; COVID-19; Offshoring; Finished goods;

   Abstract : Purpose: This study aims to look deeper at how Swedish firms using offshoring have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic regarding their supply chains and make them more resilient. Design/methodology/approach: This study is a case study that examines two Swedish companies that have outsourced their production processes to other countries. READ MORE

3. 2. Poor risk management or external factors, what caused the semiconductor shortage within the automotive industry?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ebba Rimsäter; Simon Reinbro; [2022-04-07]
   Keywords : Risk management; Semiconductor shortage; Different risks; Buffer; Just-in-time; Supply chain management; Enterprise Risk Management and Traditional Risk Management;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to investigate if and how risk management within the automotive industry has contributed to the outcome of semiconductor shortage, which has been affecting the industry since the beginning of 2020. The thesis is conducted as a qualitative interview study where data is gathered through interviews with people of interest, such as experts in the field of risk management, professors in nanotechnology and persons who work at automotive companies that have been directly affected by the semiconductor crisis. READ MORE

4. 3. Assessing cost-efficiency in a distribution network with different degrees of centralization : A case study at a Swedish pharmaceutical company

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

   Author : Adam Thillberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Distribution network; Centralization; Cost-efficiency; Distributionsnätverk; Centralisering; Kostnadseffektivitet;

   Abstract : The supply chain is multilateral concept, involving all actors partaking in fulfilling customer requests. Within the supply chain, the outbound distribution network is key for achieving profitability as it has a direct effect on supply chain costs and on customer value. READ MORE

5. 4. Factors effecting the management of supply chain practices due to COVID-19 : Case study on construction industry of Saudi Arabia

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Jazel Ammari; Ahmed Kazi; [2022]
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   Abstract : Aim:  This study focused on the management of supply chain operations related to the construction sector in Saudi Arabia. This study examined management of supply chain operations and the difficulties they faced because of COVID-19. READ MORE

6. 5. Exploration of blockchain technology in the Swedish textile recycling industry : Opportunities and challenges for traceability

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Vendela Dorf; Amanda Jonsson; Aadit Dalal; [2022]
   Keywords : Swedish textile recycling industry; circular economy; blockchain technology; traceability technologies; circular supply chain management;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore the potential of technologies for traceability within the Swedish textile recycling industry. This study further aims to investigate the status of information collection and management in the textile recycling industry and the factors which are affecting the implementation of different traceability technologies, such as blockchain technology. READ MORE