Essays about: "small firms, service industry"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words small firms, service industry.

  1. 1. Product-Service Systems for Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers: The Role of External Partnerships

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Pedro Scherma de Carvalho; [2023]
    Keywords : Product-Service System; Collaboration; Partnership; Barriers; Small and Medium-Sized Manufacturers;

    Abstract : The current patterns of consumption are threatening the availability of natural resources. These natural resources, such as raw materials and biomass, are critical for different economic activities. ProductService System (PSS) has received attention as a solution to drive resource efficiency by extending the life cycle of products. READ MORE

  3. 2. Using Business Networks in the Internationalization Process for Small and Medium Enterprises

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälle

    Author : Axel Widén; Carl Sandsten; [2022]
    Keywords : Internationalization Process; Business Networks; Relationship Commitment; SME; Internal Stimuli; External Stimuli; Entry Mode; Soft Service Firms.;

    Abstract : Globalization in the business environment today is something that affects almost every firm around the world. It has given opportunities not only to multinational enterprises (MNE) but also to small and medium enterprises (SME). READ MORE

  4. 3. BORN DIGITALS A Multiple Case Study on the Internationalization Process of Nordic Healthtech Firms

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Johanna Carlson; Philippe Muller; [2021-06-29]
    Keywords : SME internationalization; Born Digitals; digitalized value chain; digital healthcare services; Nordic healthtech industry; internationalization speed; geographical expansions; networks;

    Abstract : The entrance of digital technologies has led to the emergence of Born Digital firms, who internationalize by digitalizing their value chain. Prior research on the internationalization process of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) has to a large extent focused on the phenomenon of early and rapid internationalization due to technological innovations facilitating this process, as well as the importance of networks therein. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessing the value of advice : Evaluation approaches of small management consulting firms

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Niklas Grufman; Cornelia Larker; [2020]
    Keywords : Management consulting; Evaluation; Knowledge Intensive Services; Customer satisfaction; Relationship management; Performance-based pricing;

    Abstract : Whilst utilization of management consulting services has become an integral part of the contemporary economy and functioning of many organizations, intangibility leaves clients unable to predict or objectively assess the values created in consulting engagements. According to scholars, attempts to counteract the principal-agent related risks of opportunism and divergent incentives are expected to increase following higher competition, consumer awareness and anticipated increased demand for performance-based pricing. READ MORE

  6. 5. Understanding current and future requirements on logistics service offerings in the Danish construction industry

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Erik Dufberg; Anton Forsström; [2019]
    Keywords : Logistics service offerings; logistics service dimensions; Danish construction industry; customer requirements.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this research is to create a better understanding of what the current and future customer requirements are on logistics service offerings in the Danish construction industry and how the studied case company can better match these. Methodology - The research was conducted as a case study. READ MORE