Essays about: "small companies business strategy"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 149 essays containing the words small companies business strategy.

1. 11. Small but Mighty: A qualitative study investigating characteristics of SMEs in their utilisation of ICT for sustainability

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : Hilma Svalander; Måns Larsén; [2023]
   Keywords : ICT; SME; Sustainability; ICT for Sustainability; Utilisation; Agility; Risk Behaviour and Risk Management; Investments and Resources; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This master's thesis seeks to address the problems associated with the utilisation of sustainable Information Communication Technologies (ICT) by small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), due to various barriers such as cost, limited resources, and lack of awareness. The research question seeks to examine the internal factors and characteristics of SMEs that influence their utilisation of ICT for sustainability. READ MORE

3. 12. Private label effect on small producer business development : a multiple-case study from a producer perspective

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

   Author : Emelie Lundberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Business strategy; food producer; food retail; power and dependency; primary producers Swedish University;

   Abstract : There is an unstable environment surrounding us today with varying interest rates, increased commodity and energy prices. With price increases in many areas at the same time there has been a successively decrease in people’s private budget. With less money to spend, the hunt for low-price products in food retail has increased. READ MORE

4. 13. AI and Business Decision Making : Striking a Balance between Efficiency and Responsibility

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

   Author : Filippa Lundberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Artificial intelligence; AI; Business decision-making; Strategic challenges; Legal challenges;

   Abstract : Numerous publications have expressed concerns regarding the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in business decision-making. These concerns encompass bias, competence, the absence of an AI development strategy, and the limited attention given to strategic and legal issues and explainability of AI decisions. READ MORE

5. 14. Developing a closed-loop supply chain to eliminate Single Use Plastic products : Implementing Circular Economy practices driven by EU commission directives

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

   Author : Elsa Ottosson; Rania Oweini; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Circular Business Models; Closed Loop Supply Chain; Single Use Plastic; EU-directive; Small and medium sized enterprise; Post Consumer Plastic Waste;

   Abstract : Single use plastic products (SUPs) are a primary cause of plastic pollution causing significant environmental harm. These products have little to no value after use and are challenging to recycle cost efficiently. READ MORE

6. 15. From Linear to Circular : Navigating the Transition to Circular Business Models in the Fashion Industry

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Louise Lång; Rebecka Hörndahl Johansson; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Circular business models; Challenges; Coping strategies; Fashion industry; Transition;

   Abstract : As more companies in the resource-intensive fashion industry start their transition journeys towards circular business models (CBMs), driven by social and regulatory pressures, understanding how companies navigate this transformative process is crucial. This thesis contributes to prevailing research by analysing the challenges faced by linear companies in the fashion industry when adopting more circular models through various initiatives, dividing them by the CBM they apply, and considering their corresponding solutions to these challenges. READ MORE