Essays about: "purchasing performance"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 123 essays containing the words purchasing performance.

  1. 6. The Impact of IPO Underpricing on Long-term Performance of Stocks : Comparative Analysis of the Swedish and United Kingdom stock market

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Suleika Farah Mohamed; Njusi Chenyi Joyce; [2023]
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    Abstract : Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) represent critical events in the life cycle of companies, often characterized by a phenomenon of underpricing. IPO underpricing is a situation in which the initial public offering (IPO) price of a company's shares is set lower than their actual market value on the first day of trading. READ MORE

  3. 7. Weathering the Storm: A Difference-in-Differences Study on Nordic Private Equity Performance and M&A Activity During the Covid-19 Pandemic

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

    Author : Jacob Andersson; Philip Lindeberg-Lindvet; [2023]
    Keywords : The Nordics; Private Equity; Covid-19 Pandemic; Performance; M A;

    Abstract : Using financial data for Nordic private equity-backed companies, this paper investigates the performance and M&A activity of private equity-owned firms during the covid-19 pandemic. The results show that sales, investments and the number of add-on acquisitions increased significantly for private equity-owned firms compared to their peers in 2020 and 2021. READ MORE

  4. 8. Purchasing and Digitalization in an era of Turbulence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

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

    Abstract : 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

  5. 9. Logistical consequences of rapid deliveries in omnichannel retailing : Investigating the impact of 15-minute deliveries on the demand management and order fulfilment process

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Moa Andersson; Evelina Krassow; [2023]
    Keywords : Logistics; Supply chain management; Supply chain; Supply chain processes; Omnichannel; Omnichannel retailing; Consequences; Order fulfilment; Demand Managment; Process;

    Abstract : The need for fast, flexible, and sustainable deliveries has become a key priority for companies as customers demand more convenience in their purchasing experience. Retailers have responded by developing their logistics into an omnichannel to meet these expectations, which has made the supply chain more complex. READ MORE

  6. 10. Purchasing Assessment Tool – Assessment and benchmarking of strategic purchaser skill set

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Harald Österling; [2022]
    Keywords : Purchasing and supply management; Procurement; Competencies; Purchasing performance management PPM ; Strategic purchasing competencies; Competency assessment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : According to studies, a strategically aligned purchasing strategy can increase both purchasing and business performance. The foundation for executing a strategically aligned purchasing strategy is the fact that strategic purchasing professionals inherit the relevant competencies and that organizations have tools to track purchasing professionals' performance. READ MORE