Essays about: "selecting suppliers"

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  1. 1. Transport buyers’ perspective on electric road freight : Barriers and benefits with battery electric trucks, and actions that can be performed by the transport buyers to contribute to the transition

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutveckling

    Author : Ingrid Rylander; Simon Andersson; [2023]
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    Abstract : Today the diesel-driven truck is the most used type of transportation of freight. Diesel-driven trucks emit carbon dioxide and other particles, leading to environmen- tal problems and people inhaling the emissions. To decrease the carbon footprint of road freight, one solution is to transition to trucks powered by electric engines. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Value Of Environmental Sustainability: A Shared Responsibility : An exploration of B2B companies in Sweden and their costs and benefits of selecting sustainable business partners, using ISO 14001 as a point of reference.

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Robyn Nilsson Persson; Tindra Falk; [2022]
    Keywords : Environmental Sustainability; ISO 14001; Business-to-Business; B2B; Supplier selection; Sustainability positioning; Sweden; Costs; Benefits;

    Abstract : Background: The business-to-business (B2B) industry stands for a significant portion of the environmental issue, yet the customer is still having price, quality, and service as major determinants for the choice of suppliers. The difficulty on how to evaluate environmental factors is hence increasingly demanding. READ MORE

  4. 3. Quantum Portfolio Optimization : a Multi-Level Perspective Study of the Swedish Fund Management Industry

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

    Author : Olle Malmberg; Joakim Wellenstam; [2021]
    Keywords : Quantum computers; portfolio optimization; multi-level perspective; technological transition; finance; socio-technical; Kvantdatorer; portföljoptimering; multi-level perspective; teknisk omvandling; finans; socio-teknisk;

    Abstract : In recent years, quantum computers have achieved new levels of sophistication and are by some estimates only a few years from being used in production. A growing body of literature points toward their potential uses within various industries, with the finance industry identified as exceptionally full of prospective applications. READ MORE

  5. 4. Boost your spare parts supply - A case study on cooperation terms in the spare parts supply chain focused on the supplier-buyer dyad

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Måns Krantz; Anders Fasth Gillstedt; [2021]
    Keywords : Purchasing; After-Sales; Spare Parts; Supply Chain Management; Supplier Collaboration; Consignment Stock Strategy; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purchasing has become an increasingly important function in manufacturing companies, as it accounts for a large extent of total spending and influences a company's competitive position. It is relevant for Tetra Pak, a global manufacturer of packaging and processing solutions, active since the 1950s. Tetra Pak has over 100. READ MORE

  6. 5. The influence of social sustainability criteria on the process of selecting international suppliers - A multiple case study on the Swedish fashion industry

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Johanna Hansson; Océane Klink; [2020-06-29]
    Keywords : Supplier selection process; Social sustainability; Sustainable supply chain management; International suppliers; Swedish fashion industry;

    Abstract : Prior research has emphasised the selection of international suppliers as one of the most crucial tasks in global supply chain management since companies are said to only be as performant as their suppliers. Therefore, putting high pressure on companies regarding the importance of selecting their suppliers. READ MORE