Essays about: "major strategic supplier"

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  1. 1. Exploration of the Strategic Sourcing Orientation in Automotive Industry - A Study Examining the Strategic Sourcing Orientation for Original Equipment Manufacturers in the Automotive Industry and Connecting it with the Agility of the Firms’ Supply Chain

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ali Ahmed; Lina Nashabat; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : Electric Vehicle; Strategic Sourcing; Strategic Sourcing Orientation; Original Equipment Manufacturer; Research and Development; Supply Chain Management; Firm’s Supply Chain Agility; Transaction Cost Theory; Internal Combustion Engine; Key Performance Indicator;

    Abstract : Automotive industry is constantly changing, which has put an excessive stress on processes within the Original Equipment Manufacturers supply chain. The process of sourcing strategies is one major source to a firm’s supply chain agility. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainability Pressure - A field study investigating the Real-estate and Construction industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Filip Bergqvist; Mattias Elofsson; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : Building Information Modeling; Digitalization; EU-taxonomy; Institutional Theory; Proactive; Reactive; Stakeholder theory; Sustainability Pressure;

    Abstract : Introduction and Purpose: One of the major challenges within most industries today is the increased sustainability-related pressure. The Swedish real-estate and construction industry is furthermore deemed as a significant polluter, both domestically and internationally. READ MORE

  4. 3. Optimization of aftermarket logistics with dual supply chains for Sandvik AB

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik; Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan; Akshay Hingmire; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Aftermarket logistics is important for a manufacturing company to maintain customer satisfaction in the long run. However, the supply chain set for aftermarket parts is equally crucial as the original equipment. Modification or optimization of the logistics systems for slow-moving aftermarket items is inevitable. READ MORE

  5. 4. Creating a Decision-Making Tool for Strategic Purchasing. A case study of SKF

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Victor Jacobson; Fredrik Peterson; [2016-10-13]
    Keywords : strategic purchasing; purchasing characteristics; purchasing supply management PSM ; purchasing portfolio management PPM ; transaction cost economics TCE ; buyersupplier relationship; multinational corporation MNC ;

    Abstract : The purchasing function has for the past decades been subject to forces shifting the internal strategic balance in its favor. Earlier having been seen as no more than a support function, the purchasing departments today carry a crucial role in realizing the overall corporate strategy. READ MORE

  6. 5. Diffusion and Control Mechanism of Environmental Performance Management: Case of Volvo CE

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Iljirion Tahiri; Rina Namira Dalimunthe; [2016]
    Keywords : Diffusion; Control Mechanism; Sustainability; Environmental Performance Management;

    Abstract : Background: Trends for more sustainable and environmental friendly business practices have transformed many industries, especially Volvo CE as an OEM within heavy vehicle industry, where company needs to continuously innovate and develop environmental sustainability technologies. Volvo CE is trying to balance the cost and profit with environmental impact through engaging in sustainable operations and do it through the optimization of Environmental Performance Management (EPM). READ MORE