Essays about: "multiple sourcing"

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  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. Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Vishal Natesan; Emil Sarajlic; [2023]
    Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence Authors: Emil Sarajlic & Vishal Natesan Supervisor: Wilbert Baerwaldt, Director Sourcing and Value Chain at Duni AB Louise Bildsten, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Examiner: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

  4. 3. Increasing Supply Chain Sustainability Performance through Suppliers : Increasing Supply Chain Sustainability Performance through Suppliers

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Yunyi Xu; Matilda Svensson Duric; [2023]
    Keywords : Environmental Sustainability; Environmental Sustainability Performance; Supply Chain; Supply Chain Management; Supplier; Supplier Management; Performance;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore how a multinational company in the automotive industry manages its suppliers in order to increase the environmental sustainability performance of its supply chain. To fulfill this purpose, a research question has been established: 1. READ MORE

  5. 4. Estimating Impacts Using LCA in Procurement Processes : A case study for a multinational networking and telecommunications company

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Gustav Westling; [2023]
    Keywords : Procurement; Sustainability; Sourcing; Life Cycle Analysis; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; SCM; Supply Chain Management; Inköp; Hållbarhet; Strategiskt inköp; Livscykelanalys; LCA; SCM; Försörjningskedjehantering; Supply chain-hantering;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how a company can implement life cycle analysis (LCA) into procurement. The thesis also explores the potential synergies between the LCA and procurement. A single casestudy was utilized for this purpose. It uses LCAs using a simplified methodology, interviews, and a literature review to carry out the study. READ MORE

  6. 5. Power-sourced charging over PoE to enable high power peaks

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för informationsteknologi

    Author : Deshane Devis; Babak Abedpour; [2023]
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    Abstract : In contrast with well-known traditional Closed Circuit Television cam-eras, nowadays most electronic devices including Internet Protocol surveil-lance cameras , Wireless Access Point, Network Routers, Voice over Internet Protocol technologies ,and so forth are all powered throughPower over Ethernet cables. These cables are capable of delivering bothDirect Current power and data simultaneously using a single main cable for the Local area network, this tremendously assisted system integra-tors and network installers to deploy electronic devices in locations that lack electrical circuitry and eventually eliminating the extra expensesof installing additional electrical wiring as well as power supplies. READ MORE