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  1. 1. Mitigation of supply chain uncertainties caused by material shortage : A case study with Loccioni

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Juliane Wloch; [2023]
    Keywords : Supply chain risk management; supply disruption management; semiconductor shortage; Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises;

    Abstract : The ongoing semiconductor shortage impacts organizations throughout the supply chain operationally and financially. Limited material for a sudden increase in demand during the Covid-19 pandemic led to a heightened supplier power and result in the prioritization of customers. READ MORE

  3. 2. “In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity” : A qualitative study on inflation and uncertainties impact on global furniture export companies

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

    Author : Anna Jakobsson; Matilda Svahn; [2023]
    Keywords : Inflation; Uncertainties; Macroeconomics; Export; Crisis Management; COVID-19; Supply Chain Disruption; Competitiveness; Global Furniture Export;

    Abstract : In today's dynamic business landscape, companies are constantly exposed to a multitude of challenges and uncertainties that can significantly impact their operations and performance. Inflation, a worldwide pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and rising costs are just a few of the disruptive events that have occurred during the last few years. READ MORE

  4. 3. 3D geospatial data requirements for simulating noise using the Nord2000 model: Case study of the impact of building façade types and roof configurations on simulated traffic noise levels

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Soraya Hosseinvash Azari; [2023]
    Keywords : Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; noise simulation; traffic; Nord2000 model; building façade types; roof configurations; geospatial data; 3CIM; SoundPLAN; acoustic properties; urban areas; 3D city model; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The European Union implements the Environmental Noise Directive (END), which offers a framework for evaluating and assessing environmental noise. All EU members are required to create strategic noise maps to inform the public about noise pollution and its effects. READ MORE

  5. 4. Between Discursive Power, Visibility and Resistance: A Critical Study of Employee Ambassadorship on Social Media

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

    Author : Alessandra Sossini; [2023]
    Keywords : employee ambassadorship; employee communication; social media; power; Foucault; discourse; visibility; surveillance; resistance; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Social media offers employees new opportunities to contribute as communicators and ambassadors to the strategic communication of organizations. However, this study problematizes the prevailing normative and managerial-dominated understanding of self-initiated employee ambassadorship on social media, which neglects power structures in which employees’ communication on social media is embedded. READ MORE

  6. 5. Monitoring Sustainability Performance during the Use Phase of Product-Service Systems

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Matilda Samuelsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Product-Service System PSS ; Sustainable Business Model; Use Phase; Assessment and Monitoring; Key Performance Indicators KPIs ; Produkttjänstsystem PSS ; Hållbar affärsmodell; Användningsfas; Bedömning och Kontroll; Nyckeltal KPI:er ;

    Abstract : Circular economy (CE) is widely seen as a potential solution to negative impacts caused by thelinear economy; however, companies must integrate CE principles into the business modeldeeper to achieve sustainable development. The Product-Service System (PSS) businessmodel is a potential solution to the superficial implementation of CE due to shifting the focusto delivering functionality rather than ownership. READ MORE