Essays about: "importance of industry to the economy"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 146 essays containing the words importance of industry to the economy.

  1. 21. Backshore Once Offshored Manufacturing? : Exploring Sustainability as a Driver for Backshoring Decisions in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Valeria Bracamonte Nuñez; [2022]
    Keywords : offshoring; backshoring; sustainability; environmental system analysis tools; environmental decision making; Swedish automotive industry and global steel industry;

    Abstract : This master thesis has been conducted for Hanza Holding AB which is a global company with production facilities grouped into local clusters in proximity to its clients. The company has experienced an increased demand from companies seeking to relocate their production back to their home countries to be closer to their end markets. READ MORE

  3. 22. 5G and The Industry : A Case of the Nigerian Financial Technology Sector

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Chukwunedum Nnamaka Elueze; Chibuzor Ugwunna Obasi; [2022]
    Keywords : 5G; FinTech; Nigeria; Ecosystem;

    Abstract : As globalisation and digitalisation continue to grow, cellular networks have become a mainstay in actualising digital communication, connectivity, access to digital media, and the exploitation of information technologies. 5G, the fifth-generation cellular network, has been anticipated by many to address the communications needs of virtually all sectors of the global economy and is expected to drive completely new services, particularly productisation, within niche markets. READ MORE

  4. 23. HRA Disclosure –an international study

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Paromita Tariq; Ngoc Tri Vuong; [2022]
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    Abstract : Purpose - Since human resources play a significant role in the financial prosperity of companies andare of great importance to decision makers in today’s knowledge-based economy, this study aims toexplore the extent of Human Resource Accounting (HRA) disclosure in companies’ annual reports ona global scale. The purpose of this study is to also examine how various corporate characteristicsaffect the extent of HRA disclosure in companies’ annual reports around the world so thatpolicymakers can study the pattern and devise a comprehensive set of guidelines for standardizing theprocedure of disclosing information regarding human resources of companies. READ MORE

  5. 24. Burn or Return? Evaluating Deposit Return Systems for Plastic Packaging Waste in Sweden : A Comparative Life Cycle Assessment

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Martin Forsman Hedman; [2022]
    Keywords : Resource management; reuse; deposit return scheme; circular economy; polypropylene;

    Abstract : Plastics have become an integral part of modern life and global use is expected to grow almost two- fold until 2040. 40% of European demand for plastic raw materials is driven by the packaging industry and being a cheap material, focus on waste management has historically been neglected. READ MORE

  6. 25. How collaboration can promote follow-up and control of products and materials : A framework for collaboration within Circular Procurement

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

    Author : Selma Boudali; Sandy Madjid; [2022]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Circular Procurement; Collaboration; Follow-up; Take-back scheme; End-of-Life management; Manufacturing industry; Sustainability; Cirkulär Ekonomi; Cirkulära inköp; Samverkan; Uppföljning; Återtagssystem; End-of-Life hantering; Tillverkande industrin; Hållbarhe;

    Abstract : The changing climate is a major driver for transitioning towards a Circular Economy (CE). However, conceptual discussions and business models related to CE are still emerging, thus considered to be inadequate and immature. One way to promote and accelerate a CE is through shifting towards Circular procurement (CP). READ MORE