Essays about: "globalisation and production"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 essays containing the words globalisation and production.

1. 1. The impact of war and crisis on SMEs' global value chains: A quantitative study in West Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Moa Johansson; [2023-11-08]
   Keywords : Small and Medium-sized Enterprises SME ; Global Value Chains GVC ; Globalisation; Deglobalisation and Regionalisation;

   Abstract : Historically global value chains (GVCs) have mainly been operated by transnational corporations (TNCs) but have increased in popularity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SME). Recent events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the complete Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022 have exposed vulnerabilities in GVC. READ MORE

3. 2. The Influence of Industry 4.0 on Globalisation Strategies of Multinational Enterprises : A Qualitative Study of MNEs and Their Business Decisions Regarding Offshoring and Reshoring Strategies

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Minna Sivertsson; Julian-Marcell Utz; [2021]
   Keywords : Industry 4.0; Globalisation; Offshoring; Reshoring; Manufacturing Industry; MNEs;

   Abstract : Background: Historically, industrial revolutions enabled societal shifts in conjunction with technological advancements. The currently ongoing industrial revolution is the fourth, namely Industry 4.0. Industry 4. READ MORE

4. 3. Problematizing Discourse on Poverty and Social Justice : A critical analysis of the knowledge production of SDG education materials in the context of Nord Anglia Education

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

   Author : Bogata Kardos; [2020]
   Keywords : education and morality; social justice; poverty; neoliberalism; transnational feminism; critical discourse analysis;

   Abstract : Education has an important role in working towards equity and social justice. Education is assigned the role to balance out inequalities in education, and to provide people with opportunity for social mobility. This thesis seeks to critically explore international curricula in the context of an international private school company. READ MORE

5. 4. Food for local thought, A study on the dynamics between urban farmers and residents of Malmö

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Tialda de Vries; [2020]
   Keywords : disconnect; local food; Malmö; social embeddedness; urban farming; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Urbanisation is an inevitable part of globalisation. With the globalised food chain in place to feed the growing number of people living in urban areas. A remedy is often expressed to be urban farming, with local, sustainable production of food. READ MORE

6. 5. Adoption of Sustainable Packaging Solutions for the Fish Industry : A case study on a corrugated cardboard packaging solution for fresh fish

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

   Author : Andreas Kopp; Robin Falconer; [2020]
   Keywords : Fish industry; sustainable packaging; EPS; corrugated cardboard; diffusion of innovation; innovation adoption; sustainability; Fiskindustrin; hållbara förpackningar; EPS; wellpapp; innovationsspridning; innovationsadoption; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : The rapid development of plastic production the last couple of decades has led to extensive use of plastic products and vast problems with littering, waste management and exploitation of natural resources. Due to the cheap and easy production of plastics, the world’s population has extended the limit of acceptable usage. READ MORE