Essays about: "purchasing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 1039 essays containing the word purchasing.

  1. 1. Design and development of EQMS - An easy-to-use entry-level Quality Management System

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Christian Håkansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Easy quality management system; EQMS; Entry-level qaulity framework; Quality control management; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: In today’s business climate, companies need to make sure they have efficient resource management and that the quality of product and services fulfills the customers constant changing expectations, potential regulations, and global environmental policies. Possible approaches for companies to address this is through more strategic purchasing and earlier involvement of purchasers in processes and development projects. READ MORE

  3. 2. Consumers’ Perception Towards Pre-loved Activewear and Factors Influencing It

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Amanda Sofia Kerstin Grundberg; Bahija Nassab; [2023]
    Keywords : Second-hand; perception; activewear; purchasing behavior; purchasing decisions; millennials; Sweden;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the consumer perception of young consumers living in Sweden, towards second-hand activewear and to identify characteristics that may have an influencing effect on the perception. The study was based on the following two research questions: (1) How do Swedish consumers perceive buying activewear second-hand? (2) How second-hand barriers/characteristics play a role in consumers’ purchasing decisions and do it affect their perception towards pre-used activewear? The study was based on qualitative research and the empirical material was collected through eight semi-structured interviews conducted via face-to-face interviews and via online Zoom meetings. READ MORE

  4. 3. How can the Cost Competitiveness of an Electric Bus Contribute to a Bus Operator's Investment Decision?

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

    Author : Javid Ishaq Ali; [2023]
    Keywords : Electric bus; Total cost of ownership; Public transport; Elektrisk buss; Total ägarkostnad; Kollektivtrafik;

    Abstract : The study explores how a bus operator can utilize cost-effectiveness when transitioning from conventional to electric buses. An operator with significant investments in traditional buses expects them to operate for several years to get the expected return. READ MORE

  5. 4. Heat recovery from low emission steel production through electrolysis and hydrogen reduction

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för energivetenskaper

    Author : Sofia Kongshöj; [2023]
    Keywords : Electrolysis; H2 Green Steel H2GS ; waste heat recovery; district heating.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The steel industry is a large emitter of carbon dioxide and uses a lot of energy. Because of an increased awareness of the detrimental effects of climate change, research in alternative ways to operate steel plants have been made. It is now possible to build plants with far less emissions by using electrolysis and hydrogen reduction. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring Dynamic Production Cost and Total Cost of Ownership to Support Purchasing Strategy

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

    Author : Maisha Mulk; Julia Sörensen; [2022]
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    Abstract : The continued rise of EVs, as well as other industries seeking to electrify, will necessitate a capacity of LIB cells that are more than tripled by 2030. As LIB cell customers are demanding cheaper, and customized cells with high quality, requires LIB producers to lower their LIB production cost. READ MORE