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1. 1. Supply Chain Disruptions : A case study on the effects the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict has had on sustainability work within supply chains in the automotive industry

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Magnus Ramsköld; [2024]
   Keywords : Supply chain; disruptions; resilience; sustainability; automotive; Värdekedjor; störningar; resiliens; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : The invasion of Ukraine during early 2022 resulted in significant disruptions for supply chains globally. With massive delays and resource shortages, many companies have found a need to rethink their approach to resilience to not be as affected by future disruptions of similar proportions. READ MORE

3. 2. Resilient Horizons: Identifying and Overcoming Disruptions in the Semiconductor Supply Chain : From Chip Woes to Chip Wows: Establishing Resilience Strategies in a World of Semiconductors

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

   Author : Clara Hallin; Marcus Höök; [2023]
   Keywords : Resilience; Strategy; Disruption; Semiconductor; Supply Chain;

   Abstract : Disruptions such as pandemics, demand changes, and geopolitical tensions in the semiconductor supply chain are essential due to their significant impact on all industries and economies worldwide. The semiconductor industry is vital for modern technology, but disruptions can interfere with production and availability. READ MORE

4. 3. Smooth Sailing : An Exploratory Study Navigating the Acceptance of Digital Health Solutions and the Impact on Seafarer Well-Being

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Charlotta Herkommer; Sandra Siljevik Laine; [2023]
   Keywords : Technology acceptance; Technology Acceptance Model TAM ; Digital health solutions; Employee well-being; Seafarer well-being; Maritime industry.;

   Abstract : Background: To ensure a sustainable future in the maritime industry; new measures of employee well-being are needed. Digital health solutions have proven to possess great potential to ensure employee well-being regardless of location, with opportunities for a proactive instead of a reactive approach where health and safety issues can be avoided. READ MORE

5. 4. Assessing cybersecurity within game companies : An interview study

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Johan Ginman; [2023]
   Keywords : Cybersecurity; awareness; culture; game development; ransomware; distance work; security; threats;

   Abstract : This study examines the understanding of cybersecurity, with a distinct focus on the culture and awareness of cybersecurity within the Swedish game development industry. Utilising a qualitative research design, five semi-structured interviews were conducted with professionals in the domain, and the results are discussed and compared with relevant prior studies. READ MORE

6. 5. Global Supply Chains at a Crossroads - A multiple case study investigating the process of Volvo Cars’ & H&M Group’s reconfiguration of their global supply chains

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Axel Garå; Jacob Elander; [2022-07-05]
   Keywords : Global Supply Chains; Volvo Cars; H M Group; Risk Management; Reconfiguration; Zone of Balanced Resilience; Capabilities; Global Value Chains; Disruptions; Covid-19; International Business; Resilience;

   Abstract : Globalization and falling barriers to international trade have incentivized firms to relocate activities to foreign markets in pursuit of greater returns. MNCs today often have global supply chains with high degrees of interdependence where a disruption at one end of the supply chain often affects the whole network. READ MORE