Essays about: "sharing economies"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words sharing economies.

  1. 1. Strategic implementation of circular business models in developing countries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Azusa Lindwall; [2023]
    Keywords : circular economy; multinational corporations; municipal solid waste management; recycling; developing countries; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to address the challenges of implementing circular economy (CE) practices in emerging/developing economies by harnessing the resources of multinational corporations (MNCs) to improve waste management situations in these areas of the world. A case study is conducted on a Swedish beverage carton producer operating in Thailand to examine the key challenges and strategies employed by the company to promote the recycling of used beverage cartons (UBCs) in the country. READ MORE

  3. 2. Self-branding on elite level : How female athletes use social media for empowerment

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Stephanie Wiebach; [2022]
    Keywords : social media; feminism; empowerment; sports; athletes; self-branding; media; economics; management; ethics; digital marketing; internet; diversity; society; female athletes; new media; strategy; sociala medier; feminism; egenmakt; idrott; atlet; self-branding; media; ekonomi; hantering; etik; digital marknadsförare; internet; mångfald; samhälle; kvinnliga idrottare; nya medier; strategi;

    Abstract : Professional athletes use social media for many different purposes. That includes sharing personal lives, sport achievements as well as endorsements and branding activities with sponsors. READ MORE

  4. 3. Libraries of Things: Exploring business model configurations and dominant archetypes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Emily Silva; [2022]
    Keywords : libraries of things; sharing economy; social economy; business models; sustainable consumption; Business and Economics; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : As part of both the sharing and social economies, libraries of things (LoTs) can play a role in reducing consumption in a socially sustainable way. They have the potential to overcome key sustainability and service shortcomings of other circular and sharing business models (BMs), but research on LoTs is sparse. READ MORE

  5. 4. Optimization of aftermarket logistics with dual supply chains for Sandvik AB

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

    Author : Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan; Akshay Hingmire; [2020]
    Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Aftermarket logistics is important for a manufacturing company to maintain customer satisfaction in the long run. However, the supply chain set for aftermarket parts is equally crucial as the original equipment. Modification or optimization of the logistics systems for slow-moving aftermarket items is inevitable. READ MORE

  6. 5. Skills and competencies for sustainable food systems : case study of young market gardeners in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Breeding (from 130101)

    Author : Lotten Lundgren; [2020]
    Keywords : market gardening; sustainability; food system; skills; competencies; lock-in; transition;

    Abstract : Global food systems are locked into a sociotechnical regime where actors are dependent on high external inputs and economies of scale, and systemic innovation is necessary to meet sustainability targets. Recent research into the development of education for fostering sustainability leaders, such as the Horizon 2020-project NextFood, have largely focused on mainstream agriculture, despite the importance of niches in driving systems change. READ MORE