Essays about: "responsible sourcing"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words responsible sourcing.

  1. 21. Transforming Consumer Values into Eco-Friendly Purchases : A study on young Swedish consumers within the Electronic mobile device market

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Andreas Järvstrand; Axel Larsson; Kasper Sundström; [2016]
    Keywords : Eco-Friendly; Value-Action Gap; Electronic mobile device industry; Young Swedish Consumers; Consumer Behaviour; Consumption values; CSR; Brand; Product information;

    Abstract : Problem: Although modern people are more aware than ever about the environment and responsible sourcing of raw materials, a gap exists between consumers’ preferences on eco-friendly products and their actual purchasing behaviour. Companies operating in the electronic mobile device industry have been unable to bridge this value-action gap and relatively little research has been conducted on this industry. READ MORE

  3. 22. Globaliserad snittblomsproduktion och svensk kyrkogårdsförvaltning ur ett hållbarhetsperspektiv

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Therése Rydsberg; [2016]
    Keywords : kyrkogårdsförvaltning; miljöcertifiering; snittblommor; rosor; Kenya; miljöetik;

    Abstract : När en blomma klippts från plantan är den ytterst förgänglig. Detta faktum var tidigare avgörande vid val av plats för kommersiell odling av snittblommor, då verksamheten var begränsad till områden nära den konsumerande marknaden. Idag är dock avståndet inte längre av någon betydelse. READ MORE

  4. 23. Chasing Responsible Sourcing: The case of UK retailers and sustainable seafood

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Serena Chironna; [2016]
    Keywords : Responsible Sourcing; Retailers; Sustainable Seafood; Supply Chains; MSC; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Responsible Sourcing is gaining growing importance for companies willing to demonstrate responsibility and commitment to sustainable practices. Sourcing is a key element of supply chain management and by adopting responsible sourcing practices, companies can greatly contribute to the sustainability of their entire supply chains. READ MORE

  5. 24. Corporate responsibility through value chain collaboration : the case of the Swedish soy dialogue

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Louise Åhlman; [2015]
    Keywords : business-NGO interaction; CSR; drivers; enablers; food industry; multi-stakeholder initiative; network; responsible sourcing; sustainability; wicked problem;

    Abstract : An increasing world population places ever growing demands on the Earth’s capacity for food production. Soy is an agricultural commodity of great importance in the global food system, but it is also accompanied with several severe sustainability challenges. READ MORE

  6. 25. Knowledge Management during New Product Development for the Value Segment in Emerging Markets - The case of Volvo GTT´s development of the Value Truck

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Steffen Reiman; [2014-12-12]
    Keywords : Emerging Market; The Value Segment; New Product Development; Knowledge sourcing; Organizational learning; Reverse knowledge flows; Internationalization of R D;

    Abstract : The development of products for the Value Segment in Emerging Markets with its impressive number of potential customers and above average growth rates constitutes a significant opportunity for Western MNCs to escape the saturated markets in developed countries. However, limited research has been conducted in this area, as literature has predominantly concentrated on examining the Bottom of Pyramid-segment, which is not congruent with the Value Segment. READ MORE