Essays about: "purchasing maturity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words purchasing maturity.

  1. 1. A maturity Assessment for Strategic and Sustainable Sourcing : A case study of a Swedish IT consultancy firm

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

    Author : Hjalmar Thiman; Patrik Marco Karlsson; [2022]
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    Abstract : In recent years, the purchasing volume, measured as the percentage of a company's total turnover, has grown substantially and the competition expands over supply chains and external parties. As a result of this, the process of procuring goods and services provides businesses with the opportunity to add value through efficient strategies, resulting in excellent control over the sourcing process. READ MORE

  3. 2. Framework for measuring the effectiveness & efficiency of supply chain resilience strategies for supply chain disruptions caused by the Covid-19 pandemic in the purchasing process of food supply chains : A multiple interview study of food retailers

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

    Author : Chelsea Carroll-Melzer; Luisa Marie Reuter; Joakim Åkesson; [2022]
    Keywords : supply chain resilience strategy; supply chain disruption; Covid-19 pandemic; supply chain effectiveness; supply chain efficiency; performance measurements; key performance indicator; food supply chain; food retailers; purchasing process; operational purchasing;

    Abstract : Background & aims: Prior research has, due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting supply chain (SC) disruptions, increased the level of investigations in the field of SC resilience strategies. Even though many studies have been conducted within the field, little is known about the effectiveness and efficiency of those strategies. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Pre-study on Implementation of Blockchain based traceability system for Forestry compliance in Wood furniture supply chain

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar produktionsutveckling (ML)

    Author : Sairaju Ponnoju; [2022]
    Keywords : Blockchain; Wood Traceability; Forestry Compliance; Wood Furniture Supply chain; Blockchain; Spårbarhet; Regulationer för skogsverksamhet; Blockchain-baserat spårningssystem; Leverantörskedja inom trämöbler; Heminredning;

    Abstract : Currently, consumers are developing a serious interest in knowing all the information relevant to the products they purchase. According to recent research studies and practice reports, eco-friendly products, e.g., wood products, are subject to purchase barriers. READ MORE

  5. 4. How to Integrate Purchasing with the Sales and Operations Planning Process

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Matilda Davidsson; Frida Hansson; [2019]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Sales and Operations Planning, S&OP, is a cross-functional, collaborative business manage- ment process where the goal is to balance demand and supply through an operational plan, aligned with the strategy of the company. Alfa Laval, a Swedish manufacturer founded 1883, has during the last year implemented Sales and Operations Planning at their business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchangers. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainable Practices in the Purchase of Services

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Laura Kirkvold; [2016]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study takes an in-depth look at sustainable procurement criteria used in the procurement of indirect services. A gap is identified in the literature analysis in the knowledge of sustainable procurement strategies and practice methods for the purchase of services and indirect spend categories. READ MORE