Essays about: "risk SMEs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 98 essays containing the words risk SMEs.

1. 1. Managing Innovation in Knowledge-Intensive SMEs: A Multiple Case Study of Balancing Exploration and Exploitation

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Anders Persson; Filip Mannefred; [2023-07-20]
   Keywords : Ambidexterity; Innovation management; Innovation Strategy; Innovation Processes; Knowledge-Intensive firms; SMEs;

   Abstract : Managing the innovation processes and strategies is a common challenge for companies due to the complexity and difficulties of creating processes that favor exploitation and exploration, and not limiting the capabilities to one or the other. Being able to have a split focus and balancing these capabilities constitutes a paradox since stability and predictability are associated with exploitation, and since risk and unpredictability are associated with exploration. READ MORE

3. 2. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elvira Tenggren; Isabella Asp; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : SME; Sourcing; Manufacturing; Globalization; Regionalization; De-globalization; Reshoring; Network embeddedness; Efficiency-seeking; Security-seeking;

   Abstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE

4. 3. Bulding Resilient Supply Chain : A Qualitative Study of How Covid-19 Affected Supply Chain Resilience in Swedish Small and Medium-Enterprises

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Robin Synnergren; Jacob Brauer; [2023]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Covid-19 Pandemic; Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises; Supply Chain Resilience Supply Chain Disruption;

   Abstract : Modern supply chains are often characterized by carefully planned and interconnected processes that seamlessly integrate with each other. Supply chains are often efficientduring a stable business environment but are highly vulnerable to risks and disruptions. READ MORE

5. 4. Mitigation of supply chain uncertainties caused by material shortage : A case study with Loccioni

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Juliane Wloch; [2023]
   Keywords : Supply chain risk management; supply disruption management; semiconductor shortage; Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises;

   Abstract : The ongoing semiconductor shortage impacts organizations throughout the supply chain operationally and financially. Limited material for a sudden increase in demand during the Covid-19 pandemic led to a heightened supplier power and result in the prioritization of customers. READ MORE

6. 5. A Framework for the Ethical Integration of Extended Reality InProduction Training : Considerations For SMEs in The ManufacturingIndustry

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Tatenda Innocent Chikweya; [2023]
   Keywords : Extended reality; XR; Ethics; New technology adoption; Production training; SMEs;

   Abstract : Extended Reality (XR) technologies, including virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and augmented reality (AR), are increasingly being integrated into production training across various industries. As XR becomes more prevalent, ethical considerations surrounding its implementation become important. READ MORE