Essays about: "interorganizational network"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 essays containing the words interorganizational network.
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1. Learning How to Learn : Challenges and Learning Experiences in a Network of Southern African - North European Municipal Partnerships
University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studierAbstract : In the light of the urgence of cooperation in the world, for handling global issues, this study offers a discussion on bilateral cooperation, more specifically on municipal partnerships. While previous research has examined some specific cases on possibilities and challengeswith this kind of cooperation, the view of proven efficiency in relation to the symbolic value has fallen short. READ MORE
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2. Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution
University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistikAbstract : Title: Exploring Coordination Mechanisms and Product Characteristics for Food Waste Reduction Principles: A Case Study in Physical Distribution Author: Zacharias Samuelsson Thesis supervisor: Eva Berg, Faculty of Engineering at Lund University Thesis Purpose: Identify food waste causes in a global distribution network and develop an improvement proposal for minimizing food waste. Method: This study develops a food waste mitigation framework based on a literature review and assess it through a case at a company. READ MORE
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3. E-auction as a complement to IOCM - A case study from the automotive industry
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The role of PSM has gained considerable attention in recent years as one of the key functions to impact company performance (Zsidisin, Ellram & Ogden, 2003; Kähkönen & Lintukangas, 2012). And considering that purchasing is today the single largest expenditure for the majority of organizations (Dyer & Nobeoka, 2000; Agndal & Nilsson, 2009), it is interesting to expand the idea of IOCM and explore how companies can work even closer with their suppliers to impact inter-firm transactions. READ MORE
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4. Addressing shortcomings in goods distribution : A case study of a collaborative distribution network
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In the increasingly frequent distribution of the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry, there is an evident need of improving supply chain operations to ensure sustainability. As part of the supply chain, the distribution of goods often accounts for a major part of costs and resources. READ MORE
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5. Interorganizational Networks as Emerging Learning Organizations
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : As the topic of sustainability is gaining a lot of importance, organizations in the aviation industry are coming together to form networks. The purpose of the study is to understand the concept of inter-organizational networks as potential learning organizations and find out how facilitating processes that enable these inter-organizational networks like collaboration, communication and knowledge management operate within networks. READ MORE