Essays about: "large-scale firms"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 29 essays containing the words large-scale firms.

  1. 6. How to gain and retain customers : a case study of how the daily work with CRM and e-CRM unfolds amongst large-scale firms in a contingent environment

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Aran Candil Sulayman; David Hartman; [2022]
    Keywords : CRM; e-CRM; contingency theory; digitalization and performance; large-scale firms;

    Abstract : It has become increasingly important in the last decade to stay on top of the rapid digitalization, which has made efficient management of customer relationships increasingly essential for firms to implement within their business process. This has led to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and the digital extension of it, electronic Customer Relationship Management (e-CRM) becoming cornerstones to the daily operations of many large-scale firms. READ MORE

  3. 7. SMEs Last Mile Delivery Practices in Sweden : An explanatory study of the environmental aspects of last mile delivery for e-tailers

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Logistik och verksamhetsledning

    Author : Sabah Arouk; Murtadha Al-Shammari; [2021]
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    Abstract : Unquestionably the COVID-19 pandemic has helped to accelerate the transition from store-based to internet-based retailing. Consequently, this transaction has put more pressure and challenges on online retailers to provide the best variety of options to their customers regarding the last mile delivery while at the same time maintaining a sustainable way of delivery. READ MORE

  4. 8. The role of financial and non-financial goals in the make or buy decision at a family firm : A case study on Väderstad AB

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Björn Åkerström; Rasmus Skarphagen; [2020]
    Keywords : Make or buy decisions; family firm; financial and non-financial goals; manufacturing in-house; outsourcing to external parties; make or buy models;

    Abstract : Background: Make or buy decisions is the most fundamental part in a company’s manufacturing strategy. The decision is complex and involves sacrifices whichever strategy is chosen, and before making the decision the firm should understand and evaluate the trade-offs and comparative costs of manufacturing or outsourcing. READ MORE

  5. 9. An Evaluation of Sourcing Strategies’ Relationship with Software Development Project Performance

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Johanna Strand; Shenner Kotlji; [2020]
    Keywords : Sourcing Strategies; Insourcing; Outsourcing; Global Software Development; Project Performance; Sourcing Strategier; Insourcing; Outsourcing; Global Mjukvaruutveckling; Projekt Performance;

    Abstract : Background: The rapid improvement of technological infrastructure over the past three decades have led to increased connectivity and communication possibilities. This has allowed firms to develop sophisticated firm-specific governance structures with the use of different sourcing strategies. READ MORE

  6. 10. Quantitative easing and US stock prices : A study on unconventional monetary policy and its long-term effects on stocks

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Mervan Bedikanli; [2020]
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    Abstract : Conventional monetary policy has traditionally been conducted through changes in the interest rate, in order to adjust the economy back to equilibrium by targeting stable inflation and prices. However, after the financial crisis in 2008, many central banks found themselves in the Zero Lower Bound, where interest rates were close to zero and conventional expansionary monetary policy was therefore ineffective. READ MORE