Essays about: "supply chain degree thesis"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 48 essays containing the words supply chain degree thesis.

1. 1. Estimating Impacts Using LCA in Procurement Processes : A case study for a multinational networking and telecommunications company

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

   Author : Gustav Westling; [2023]
   Keywords : Procurement; Sustainability; Sourcing; Life Cycle Analysis; Life Cycle Assessment; LCA; SCM; Supply Chain Management; Inköp; Hållbarhet; Strategiskt inköp; Livscykelanalys; LCA; SCM; Försörjningskedjehantering; Supply chain-hantering;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates how a company can implement life cycle analysis (LCA) into procurement. The thesis also explores the potential synergies between the LCA and procurement. A single casestudy was utilized for this purpose. It uses LCAs using a simplified methodology, interviews, and a literature review to carry out the study. READ MORE

3. 2. Purchasing and Digitalization in an era of Turbulence

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

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

   Abstract : 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

4. 3. Controlling the Uncontrollable: A qualitative study on how organizational actors enact sustainability control tools to reduce an organization's Scope 3 GHG emissions

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Filippa Ljungholm; Sophie Ehrensvärd; [2022]
   Keywords : Management control systems for sustainability; Practice-based perspective; Supply chain; Agriculture; Scope 3;

   Abstract : This thesis examines how a company in the agriculture industry attempts to effectuate different sustainability control tools along its upstream supply chain to reduce its Scope 3 GHG emissions. It specifically explores the intricacies of controlling farmers in a farmer-owned cooperative. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation of two different transport options for freight of heavy battery cells : a case study

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Malin Andersson; Sara Fridhagen; [2022]
   Keywords : supply chain; sustainability; Lean; battery electric vehicle; transport; filling rate; truck; train; dangerous goods; tied-up capital;

   Abstract : With the change that is taking place in the automotive industry, where production goes from producing internal combustion motor vehicles (ICE) to battery electric vehicles (BEV), this will lead to an increase in transportation of batteries. Batteries are components that are heavy, expensive, and classified as dangerous goods, which means higher demands on transport. READ MORE

6. 5. Sustainability in the Clothing Industry - Fact or Fiction?: A Qualitative Study on How Swedish Clothing Companies Implement Sustainability Practices in Their Supply Chain

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

   Author : Ingrid Törnkvist; Jacob Gerlee; [2022]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Institutional Theory; Sustainability Goals; Greenwashing; Clothing Industry;

   Abstract : Academic and empirical evidence proves that measures have to be taken to ensure sustainable development. An increasing amount of clothing companies make statements that are in line with this, but whether or not they are living up to it is an ongoing discussion. READ MORE