Essays about: "management thesis on purchasing supply management"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 54 essays containing the words management thesis on purchasing supply management.

  1. 21. Critical Factors to Consider in Purchasing for a Sustainable Inbound Supply Chain : A Perspective on Large Scale Lithium-ion Battery Manufacturing

    University essay from KTH/Industriell Management

    Author : Ida Carlsson; Maria Pirrtiniemi; [2017]
    Keywords : Lithium-ion battery; Sustainability; Supply chain; Material criticality;

    Abstract : Together with electrification of the transportation sector and the introduction of renewable energy in the electricity grid, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is increasing. As a result of this emerging need, large-scale battery manufacturing is a promising and developing industry. READ MORE

  3. 22. Sustainability in the Regional Food Supply Chain of Lahti

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Johanna Snell; [2017]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; food sustainability; producer-consumer relations; regional food supply chain; alternative food networks;

    Abstract : Unsustainable food production and consumption patterns are threatening our living environment and our lives on earth. There is a need for profound transition in our ways to produce and consume food. Food, its production and consumption is a hot topic currently – as can be seen in media and in several projects run by various institutions. READ MORE

  4. 23. Internal benchmark of IKEA's Sourcing Assignment processes and documents across business areas and categories - A multiple case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Axel Heiskanen Nilsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Sourcing Assignment; Internal benchmark; Multiple-case study; Cross-case analysis; Internal best practice; Category management in purchasing; Category source sourcing plan; IKEA way of working; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: The IKEA Range & Supply organisation consists of business areas (BAs) and categories. BAs work with product development toward end-customers while the material-based categories work toward suppliers with purchasing and sourcing related tasks. READ MORE

  5. 24. Total Cost of Purchasing at Duni AB: Development of a Cost Model

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Josefine Eriksson; Emilia Sterner; [2016]
    Keywords : life cycle costing; activity-based costing; total cost of ownership; landed cost; sourcing decision making; purchasing management; purchasing cost model; purchasing measurements; economical life-cycle decision; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND Through global competition with possibilities for companies to set up production and to secure supply from all over the world the role of purchasing has increased within businesses. In order to achieve business results, a well-working purchasing department plays an important part. READ MORE

  6. 25. Cost comparison model on total landed cost for purchased items : A case study of an industrial company

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

    Author : Emil Jansson; Markus Nordh; [2016]
    Keywords : Total landed cost; purchasing of goods; Supply chain management;

    Abstract : The business area wants to remain in a market leading position. To do so being cost efficient is central. Lowering costs in the supply chain and when it comes to purchasing products is one way of optimizing the organization's actions. The business area hasn't developed any model or tool to handle the Total Landed Cost (TLC). READ MORE