Essays about: "supply chain SME"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 47 essays containing the words supply chain SME.

1. 31. Making use of the crowd : Can crowdsourcing function as an enabler for Swedish small – and medium size enterprises?

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Julia Schnitzer; Jonatan Axfjord; [2015]
   Keywords : Crowdsourcing; Swedish SME’s; Intermediation platforms; Collective idea gathering; Enabler;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study is to explore the concept of crowdsourcing and how this can be exploited by small- and medium size enterprises in Sweden, to function as a mean for improvement. In order to achieve this, a working conceptual model was outlined and three research questions were formulated. READ MORE

3. 32. How do SMEs apply CSR in their organisations, and how does this affect conflicts between the SME and its foreign suppliers?

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Niklas Gustafsson; Henric Larsson; Lumin Xu; [2014]
   Keywords : CSR; SME; Conflicts; Supplier; Supply Chain; Social Issues; Outsourcing; Offshoring;

   Abstract : Despite its name, Corporate Social Responsibility is not exclusively a concept for large corporations; however, previous studies have primarily focused on CSR within larger firms. As Small and Medium sized Enterprises both possess unique characteristics, and are important actors in the global economy, this is an area that deserves deeper research. READ MORE

4. 33. Business development in a growth perspective : Barriers to growth in SMEs

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Fredrik Lemar; Najmoddin Nekzada; [2014]
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   Abstract : This is an attempt to approach growth dynamics within small business by the identification and systemization of business developmental implications. We here try to conceptualize the term and concept business development by means of its constituents and its contextualized impact with regards to SME prospering. READ MORE

5. 34. Sustainability passion in fashion : Challenges and Opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Swedish Apparel Brands when Working with Corporate Social Responsibility in their Global Supply Chain

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Erik Weidstam; [2014]
   Keywords : apparel industry; Sweden; CSR; Corporate Social Responsibility; sustainability; SME; Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises; SCM; Supply Chain Management;

   Abstract : The overall economic development during the nineteenth and twentieth century has left us with an interconnected global society. However, the pollution does not adhere to the boundaries of nation-states. READ MORE

6. 35. Conflicting Goal and its Impact on the Level of Supply Chain Integration between Supply Chain Partners in the Automotive Industry – From Manufacturing SME’s Perspective

   University essay from Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : DORUNTINA PAQARIZI; YA-HUI HSU; [2013]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Supply Chain Integration; Information Integration; Organizationa l Integration; Conflicting Goal; Automotive Industry and Small and Medium Sized Enterprises;

   Abstract : Business Administration, Business Process & Supply Chain Management, Degree Project (master), 15 higher education credits, 4FE06E, Spring 2013 Authors: Doruntina Pacarizi and Ya-Hui Hsu Tutor: Petra Andersson Title: Conflicting Goal and its Impact on the Level of Supply Chain Integration between Supply Chain Partners in the Automotive Industry – From Manufacturing SME’s Perspective Background: Supply chain integration assists SMEs to improve their operational performance, however the existing theories in supply chain integration are mostly from the LEs perspective. Therefore this thesis chose to focus on the level of supply chain integration from manufacturing SMEs perspective. READ MORE