Essays about: "separate business units"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words separate business units.

  1. 1. Ordering and inventory control at ARPS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik

    Author : Hedvig Orvenholt; Hedda Trönnberg; [2020]
    Keywords : Inventory control; order planning; production planning; cost-optimal; cost efficiency; quantity discounts; storage limitation; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Title Ordering and inventory control of raw materials at AR Packaging Systems Authors Hedda Trönnberg and Hedvig Orvenholt Supervisors Ph.D. Jan Olhager, Lund University, Faculty of Engineering, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics Max Ivarsson, Supply Chain Specialist, AR Packaging Systems AB Examiner Ph.D. READ MORE

  3. 2. Managing Corporate Reputation : Management Challenges to Communicate the Corporate Identity in a SME

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Janette-Erika Berg; Sofia Blomqvist; [2019]
    Keywords : intangible resources; reputation; management; Finland; corporate identity; corporate communications; SME;

    Abstract : During the times of fast phased global business, organizations must discover new ways to make functional strategies to survive, so the search for competitive advantage remains the main objective for companies. Intangible assets are increasingly essential for value creation for firms due to their valuable, rare, inimitable, non-substitutable nature. READ MORE

  4. 3. Internal benchmark of IKEA's Sourcing Assignment processes and documents across business areas and categories - A multiple case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Axel Heiskanen Nilsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Sourcing Assignment; Internal benchmark; Multiple-case study; Cross-case analysis; Internal best practice; Category management in purchasing; Category source sourcing plan; IKEA way of working; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: The IKEA Range & Supply organisation consists of business areas (BAs) and categories. BAs work with product development toward end-customers while the material-based categories work toward suppliers with purchasing and sourcing related tasks. READ MORE

  5. 4. Innovating for Loyalty - Examining service innovations and brand loyalty through the theory of ambidextrous organisations

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Daniel Berglund; Andreas Byberg; [2016]
    Keywords : Innovations; Service Innovations; Brand Loyalty; Ambidextrous Organisations; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose of study: As both innovations and brand loyalty are becoming ever more important for companies today, it is of importance to understand how an organisation can handle the relationship between the explorative and exploitative units when working with these two constructs. The ultimate aim is to understand how service organisations can be managed in order to enhance brand loyalty through service innovations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Ambidexterity: A matter of size? : A single case study on ambidexterity in SMEs

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Företagsekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Brula Nohman; Sleyman Nohman; [2015]
    Keywords : ambidexterity; organizational ambidexterity; SME; Mediakonsulterna; exploration; exploitation;

    Abstract : Background: An organization cannot only rely on how they have been accustomed to doing things in the past, rather they have to be willing to change and adapt in order to be successful in the present as well as the future by achieving and sustaining a competitive advantage. The ability to have a successful core business, be profitable today and also be able to predict future possibilities is a key for organizations that aim at being successful in the long term. READ MORE