Essays about: "specific challenges of SMEs"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 36 essays containing the words specific challenges of SMEs.

1. 26. RECONFIGURABLE MANUFACTURING SYSTEM:AN ENABLER FOR COMPETITIVENESS FOR TODAY’S INDUSTRY

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Innovation och produktrealisering

   Author : Hamed Sohaleh; [2017]
   Keywords : Reconfigurability; RMS; SME; Production System Design;

   Abstract : Tough market situation from one side and global competition from another side are persuading companies to search for new manufacturing concepts and try to stay competitive. But “how” to consider “new” manufacturing systems is still a big question mark. READ MORE

3. 27. Are sustainable fashion SMEs ready for circularity? The current state and vision of sustainable SMEs in the fashion system

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Federica Bertolani; [2017]
   Keywords : sustainable design strategies; SMEs; sustainable fashion; circularity; product lifecycle; barriers and drivers; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The fashion industry is a significant contributor to global environmental and social issues. But as a system, it is composed of different stakeholders that can work together to make a change. READ MORE

4. 28. Retention of Employees in Swedish SMEs : The Effects of Non-monetary Factors

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap

   Author : Magnus Hagberg; Simon Kullgren; [2016]
   Keywords : human resources; SMEs; retention; liabilities of newness; autonomy; work-life balance; training; career opportunity; pay; human resources; SMEs; bibehålla personal; liabilities of newness; autonomi; balans mellan arbete och privatliv; karriärsmöjligheter; lön;

   Abstract : Retention is an important aspect of human resource activities, especially for small and medium-sizedenterprises since they lack resources and face unique challenges when compared to larger and more established firms. Retaining key employees will allow firms to preserve their resources, sustain theireffectiveness and productivity, and thereby maintaining a competitive advantage. READ MORE

5. 29. Market Challenges Faced by Multinational Corporations in Frontier Markets : The Case of Lebanon

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

   Author : Adnan Sardouk; Cedric Dorant; [2015]
   Keywords : Market Challenges; Emerging Markets; Frontier Markets; Middle East; Lebanon; Multinational Corporations;

   Abstract : Aim: This research aims to analyze the different market challenges faced by multinational corporations when operating in frontier markets, taking the Lebanese market as the case example. Methodology: The adopted methodology is based on a perspective multi-case study carried out through a qualitative conduct with several multinational corporations operating in frontier markets and Lebanon in specific. READ MORE

6. 30. Navigate Business Model Innovation withKnowledge : A Quantitative Study on Knowledge Managementand Business Model Innovation in Sweden

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   Author : Jiajun Qu; [2014]
   Keywords : Knowledge Sources; Knowledge Interaction; Organizational Learning; Knowledge Creation; Information System; Knowledge Integration; Business Model Innovation;

   Abstract : Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between knowledgesources, knowledge capacities, and business model innovation in small medium-sizeenterprises (SMEs) and discover the specific pattern among the three groups. Design/methodology - A total of 103 SMEs' CEOs, entrepreneurs and seniormanagers provide the samples for exploratory factor analyses and multiple regressionanalyses. READ MORE