Essays about: "manufacturing SMEs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 108 essays containing the words manufacturing SMEs.

1. 1. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elvira Tenggren; Isabella Asp; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : SME; Sourcing; Manufacturing; Globalization; Regionalization; De-globalization; Reshoring; Network embeddedness; Efficiency-seeking; Security-seeking;

   Abstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE

3. 2. Adoption of the Digital Product Passport : A qualitative study within SMEs in the Swedish furniture sector

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Kalle Gunnarsson; Niels Mignot; [2023]
   Keywords : Digital Product Passport; DPP; Traceability; Furniture Industry; Sustainability; Blockchain Technology; Digitalt Produktpass; DPP; Spårbarhet; Möbelindustrin; Hållbarhet; Blockkedjeteknik;

   Abstract : In the last decade, the European Union has looked to become more sustainable toreach the global environmental goals. With The European Green deal, a transition towards a circular economy has been set in place. READ MORE

4. 3. Bulding Resilient Supply Chain : A Qualitative Study of How Covid-19 Affected Supply Chain Resilience in Swedish Small and Medium-Enterprises

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Robin Synnergren; Jacob Brauer; [2023]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Covid-19 Pandemic; Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises; Supply Chain Resilience Supply Chain Disruption;

   Abstract : Modern supply chains are often characterized by carefully planned and interconnected processes that seamlessly integrate with each other. Supply chains are often efficientduring a stable business environment but are highly vulnerable to risks and disruptions. READ MORE

5. 4. A Framework for the Ethical Integration of Extended Reality InProduction Training : Considerations For SMEs in The ManufacturingIndustry

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Tatenda Innocent Chikweya; [2023]
   Keywords : Extended reality; XR; Ethics; New technology adoption; Production training; SMEs;

   Abstract : Extended Reality (XR) technologies, including virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR), are increasingly being integrated into production training across various industries. As XR becomes more prevalent, ethical considerations surrounding its implementation become important. READ MORE

6. 5. Enabling Collaboration for Industrial Symbiosis Formation between Manufacturing Firms : A Study of the Norrbotten & Västerbotten Region

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

   Author : Anton Nygårdh; [2023]
   Keywords : Industrial symbiosis; Collaboration; Challenges; Strategies; Manufacturing industry; Norrland; Industriell Symbios; Samarbete; Utmaningar; Strategier; Tillverkningsindustri; Norrland;

   Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to enhance the understanding of how collaboration in the manufacturing industry can enable the formation of industrial symbiosis by identifying challenges and strategies. To fulfill this purpose, two research questions has been addressed: What are the factors hindering collaboration and thus IS formation between companies in Norr- & Västerbotten? and What are the enabling strategies allowing collaboration for IS formation in Norr- & Västerbotten? Method: The research was conducted as a qualitative, inductive study of exploratory nature. READ MORE