Essays about: "globalization of SMEs"

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  1. 1. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Elvira Tenggren; Isabella Asp; [2023-07-18]
    Keywords : SME; Sourcing; Manufacturing; Globalization; Regionalization; De-globalization; Reshoring; Network embeddedness; Efficiency-seeking; Security-seeking;

    Abstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE

  3. 2. An inventory optimization toolbox in SMEs

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jakob Olofsson; Johan Persson; [2023-07-03]
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    Abstract : Introduction - The globalization of e-commerce and the emergence of supply chains have allowed SMEs to join in shaping the global economy. Although SMEs contribute a lot to global development, they usually experience a number of challenges in their daily operations affecting their profitability and performance. READ MORE

  4. 3. The disruption of political instability and disease on local growth : An exploratory study of Swedish SMEs´ growth during a time of decrease in globalization

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Moa Kölevik; Mikael Thompsson; [2023]
    Keywords : De-globalization; External Enabler; Globalization; SME growth;

    Abstract : Background: The current trend of a decrease in globalization has created a new scenario for SMEs, with increased protectionist measures and delivery issues, acting as an enabler or a disabler for growth. Therefore, understanding how SMEs are affected is vital, as 99. READ MORE

  5. 4. Facilitating internationalization through business models - A multiple case study of Swedish Cleantech SMEs

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Markus Näslund; Hannes Svensson; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : Business Model; Business Model Innovation; Business Model Replication; Internationalization; Networks; SME;

    Abstract : Globalization has seen an increase in the last decades and has increased the need for sustainable development and sustainable technologies in light of energy shortages. Cleantech is the definition of innovations reducing the environmental impact and Sweden is one of the leading actors within the segment. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Strategic Work of SMEs: A ‘Strategy as Practice’ Study

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Adnan Saltagic; Andre Almqvist; [2022-06-21]
    Keywords : Strategic Tools; Strategy; Strategic Planning; Practice; Practitioners; Praxis; Meetings; Workshops; Individual Research; SME; Risk Management; Scenario Planning;

    Abstract : Previous research regarding the strategic work of SMEs is scarce and the research that does exist explains that SMEs do not spend much time on strategic planning. As such, our mission has been to investigate and examine more closely on how SMEs work with strategy and why. READ MORE