Essays about: "sourcing"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 353 essays containing the word sourcing.

  1. 11. Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Vishal Natesan; Emil Sarajlic; [2023]
    Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence Authors: Emil Sarajlic & Vishal Natesan Supervisor: Wilbert Baerwaldt, Director Sourcing and Value Chain at Duni AB Louise Bildsten, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Examiner: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

  3. 12. Increasing Supply Chain Sustainability Performance through Suppliers : Increasing Supply Chain Sustainability Performance through Suppliers

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Yunyi Xu; Matilda Svensson Duric; [2023]
    Keywords : Environmental Sustainability; Environmental Sustainability Performance; Supply Chain; Supply Chain Management; Supplier; Supplier Management; Performance;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore how a multinational company in the automotive industry manages its suppliers in order to increase the environmental sustainability performance of its supply chain. To fulfill this purpose, a research question has been established: 1. READ MORE

  4. 13. Stepping Outside of the Mainstream Network : The Concept of Paradiplomacy and its Relevance to Journalism

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskaper

    Author : Julius Harro Schmidt; [2023]
    Keywords : paradiplomacy; journalism; media; correspondent; reporting; mainstream network; Paradiplomatie; Journalismus; Medien; Korrespondent; Berichterstattung; Netzwerk;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the journalistic network, sourcing, and interactions with regard to reporting on international conflicts. As a contribution to the field of media and communication studies, this paper offers a new theoretical model of paradiplomacy in journalism and explains its relevance to the profession. READ MORE

  5. 14. Managing supply risks post pandemic : Understanding gaps in organizational decision-making and proposing a tool to manage differences

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Aron Joshi; [2023]
    Keywords : manufacturing; supply chain risk management; performance; decision-making; trade-offs; Tillverkning; riskhantering av försörjningskedjor; förmåga; beslutsfattande; avvägning;

    Abstract : Effective supply chain risk management has become crucial for companies as supply chains have become more complex and integrated due to decades of globalization. The outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the fragility of global supply chains and the necessity of manufacturing companies to have a robust supply chain in order to be resilient towards supply chain disruptions. READ MORE

  6. 15. Lakehouse architecture forsimplifying data sciencepipelines

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Nicolas Martin; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Data management and pre-processing often consume the majority of time spent by datascientists. The data architecture and the configuration of data pipelines significantly influencethe efficiency of this work. READ MORE