Essays about: "first mover advantage"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words first mover advantage.

  1. 1. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Love Kristoffersson; Etienne Skowronski; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : road-rail transport; temperature-controlled goods; cross-border; modal shift; transportation network;

    Abstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE

  3. 2. Navigating the Seas of Change: A Grounded Theory Analysis of the First Adopters of Wind Propulsion Technology in the Shipping Industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Sofia Laaksonen; Shazbah Shafi; [2023]
    Keywords : grounded theory; wind propulsion technology; shipping industry; sustainability; paradigm model; conditional consequential matrix; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Study purpose: The maritime shipping industry, particularly the commercial sector, is a significant contributor to carbon emissions and environmental pollution. Various solutions are being proposed to enhance the sector's sustainability, including the adoption of wind propulsion technologies. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainable value creation : A case study of a Professional Service Firm

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

    Author : Alexandra Kapsalis; Andreas Rosén; [2022]
    Keywords : sustainability; value creation; multiple stakeholders; professional service firm; competitiveness; first mover advantage; hållbarhet; värdeskapande; flera intressenter; professionella tjänsteföretag; konkurrensfördelar; först på marknaden;

    Abstract : Today, sustainability has become a central part of every recent global agenda. As the world is establishing a more sustainable path, professional service firms have started setting up new targets and goals to meet the changing demands and regulations of governments, societies, and investors. READ MORE

  5. 4. Credit Rating Downgrades Amongst Commercial Real Estate Companies on the Swedish Corporate Bond Market : To BBB or not to BBB

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Björn Uggla; Carl Nielsen; [2021]
    Keywords : Credit Rating Downgrade; Corporate Bonds; Commercial Real Estate; Capital Market Financing; Nedgraderingar av kreditbetyg; företagsobligationer; kapitalmarknadsfinansiering; kommersiella fastigheter;

    Abstract : In the last decade, Swedish commercial real estate companies have increased their presence on thecorporate bond market significantly. The real estate companies now account for the majority ofoutstanding bonds and the trend appears to continue. READ MORE

  6. 5. Does the tick size regime on systematic internalisers improve market quality? : An Empirical Analysis on the Swedish Stock Market

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Finansiering

    Author : Jesper Andersson; Alexander Hübbert; [2021]
    Keywords : Systematic Internalisers; Nasdaq Stockholm; Tick size; Market quality; Market composition;

    Abstract : The tick size regime on systematic internalisers (SIs) was seen as a necessary action to level the playing field between SIs and other trading venues, with the hopes to improve the market composition and market quality in favour of regulated markets. However, the previous literature objects to the view as SIs may have gained the first-mover advantage from their previous tick size exemption. READ MORE