Advanced search

Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays matching the above criteria.

  1. 1. Operational resilience strategies in times of global disruptions : A study of a Swedish national energy company

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

    Author : Gustav Lindstrand; Anna Oldestam; [2023]
    Keywords : operational resilience; procurement strategy; supply chain disruptions.; operational resilience; inköpsstrategi; supply chain disruptions.;

    Abstract : This study investigates strategies for improving the operational resilience, i.e. an organisation’s capacity to minimise, manage, and recover from disruptions quickly, ensuring continuity in its primary business processes. READ MORE

  3. 2. How to Improve Sustainable Sourcing : in the Case of a Large and Global Company

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Adyasha Pattnaik; Raja Florentyna Schäfer; [2023]
    Keywords : data from suppliers; supplier development; supplier selection; sustainable sourcing; traceability in supply chains; transparency in supply chain; triple bottom line;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate ways of improving sustainable sourcing. The focus of this thesis is to identify what data should be collected, the most appropriate ways of gathering it, and how it can be used to improve sustainable sourcing in large and global companies. READ MORE

  4. 3. Improving Capital Employed of Indirect Material in Stock within the Process Industry : A Case Study on the Relationship Between Working Capital Optimization and Inventory Management

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Emma Bevin; [2022]
    Keywords : Working Capital; Indirect Material; Performance Management; Inventory Management; Supply Chain Uncertainty; Rörelsekapital; Indirekt material; Prestationsledning; Lagerhantering; Osäkerhet i försörjningskedjan;

    Abstract : It is essential for companies within the process industry to obtain sufficient inventory of indirect material to gain supply chain resilience. Yet, a capital-intensive company that lack efficient inventory management can generate high levels of tied-up capital. READ MORE

  5. 4. Comprehensive Cost Modeling and Analysis for a Lean Additive Manufacturing Unit at Sandvik

    University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

    Author : Poorvaj Parshawanath Jain; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This thesis project performed at Sandvik Additive Manufacturing Division, Sandviken is concentrated on three main objectives. The first objective is to develop an overall cost estimation model for a product manufactured through Additive Manufacturing. READ MORE

  6. 5. Improving organizational agility and resilience within Engineer-to-order strategy

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Murad Trkawi; [2022]
    Keywords : Agile; ETO; Organization; Resilient.;

    Abstract : Companies must be flexible and adaptable to compete in today's market. Those with such skills can better meet changing customer needs. Customization can add value by meeting customers' specific needs. Engineer-to-order (ETO) is used as a strategy to meet customer needs. READ MORE