Essays about: "profits"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 657 essays containing the word profits.

1. 1. How commercialization rate impacts the profits of dairy farms in Kenya

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Jens Mårtensson; [2024]
   Keywords : Smallholder farmer; Milk production; Economic development; Agricultural productivity; Poverty reduction; Livestock management;

   Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between farm profitability and commercialization rates among smallholder farmers in Kenya. Through an analysis of data from 453 farms, the research examines several factors, including milk production, household size, education level, and livestock ownership, that can affect commercialization rate and dairy profit. READ MORE

3. 2. Sustainability practices on the Second-Hand Market. A Comparative Analysis of a For-Profit and Non-Profit Second-Hand organization

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Emma Fahle; Alice Fischer; Ebba Nyström; [2023-09-22]
   Keywords : Not-for-profit; For-profit; Second-hand; Circular Economy; Sustainability;

   Abstract : Reusing clothing through second-hand consumption can aid the shift towards circular economies by extending the lifespan of clothes. In the past, non-profit organizations have dominated the second-hand market in Western Europe. READ MORE

4. 3. Beyond Profits: Exploring the Investment Styles and Risk-Adjusted Returns of ESG-Driven Portfolios

   University essay from

   Author : Alexander Olsson; Jonathan Taimory; [2023-07-06]
   Keywords : Risk-adjusted Returns; Investment Styles; Environmental; Social and Governance ESG ;

   Abstract : This study uses daily data to examine how different ESG implementations affect performance and portfolio characteristics. With a non-homogenous view of how ESG investing is defined, ten different value-weighted portfolios are constructed. The geographical focus is the US market, with the S&P 500 total return index (SPXTR) as the screening universe. READ MORE

5. 4. Factors influencing effective safety stock dimensioning in inventory management - A case study within the automotive industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Ikram Saady; Melisa Petkovska; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Safety stock; Inventory management; Safety stock uncertainties; Safety stock level challenges; Safety stock level factors;

   Abstract : Poor inventory management affects many companies today which has a negative impact on both company profits and the level of customer service provided. A critical aspect of inventory management involves maintaining a balance between safety stock levels and customer service level. READ MORE

6. 5. Modelling the chemical recycling of plastic waste via pyrolysis and analysing integration with existing refinery infrastructure

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kemiteknik (CI)

   Author : Simon Dahl; [2023]
   Keywords : Pyrolysis; Recycling; Integration; Modelling; Simulation; Techno-economic; Plastic; Chemical engineering; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Current plastic management is unsustainable as large amounts of plastic end up landfilled or in the ocean, necessitating an expansion of waste management infrastructure. Pyrolysis is a viable chemical recycling option, and in this report a pyrolysis model is constructed in Aspen Plus. READ MORE