Essays about: "supply chain in south africa"

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  1. 1. The Supply Chain of Textile Manufacturing: Africa's Role as a Backward Participant

    University essay from

    Author : Amanda Lindahl; Umut Özdemir; [2023]
    Keywords : global supply chain; global value chain; manufacturing; textile industry; value-adding; backwards;

    Abstract : Globalization transformed supply chains, resulting in increased productivity, complexity, and risk exposure. Textile supply chains are complex and facing similar challenges along with more specific for the industry. Africa is of increasing interest in textile supply chains due to low cost of production. READ MORE

  3. 2. Increasing transparency in the supply chain with blockchain technology : A case study of small and medium sized South African wine producers

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Patrick Engström Roxendal; Sara Westlund; [2019]
    Keywords : blockchain technology; traceability; trust; sustainability; internet of things; certifications; supply chain; transparency; Blockchain; värdekedja; transparens; teknologi; certifieringar; vinindutri;

    Abstract : The world is facing new challenges caused by global warming and is puttingpressure on governments, companies and the civil society to act fast. Like all industries, the wine industry is affected by climate change and wine producers are simultaneously struggling to stay viable while competing on a global market. READ MORE

  4. 3. Potential market for small-scale gasifiers in rural areas of developing countries

    University essay from KTH/Kraft- och värmeteknologi

    Author : Benoit Kieffer; [2014]
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    Abstract : This thesis report assesses the potential market for small-scale gasifiers in rural areas of developing countries and regions. Biomass is already widely used in these areas for energetic purpose, giving gasification an interesting niche market for remote electricity production. READ MORE

  5. 4. How media influence South African agri-businesses’ CSR-programs : can CSR create incentives for agri-businesses to include small-scale farmers in their supply chain, despite high transaction costs?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Madelene Casselbrant; [2014]
    Keywords : content analysis; economies of scale; panel data; product differentiation; quantitative media discourse analysis;

    Abstract : In UNDP (2008) the UN Commission on the Private Sector and Development stresses the importance to develop the private sector within the African agricultural sector as a mean in succeeding to reach the Millenium Development Goals. Since the 90s the number of larger agri-businesses in Sub-Saharan Africa has increased. READ MORE

  6. 5. Inditex -A company analysis with focus on growth

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Carina Eriksson; Simon Jonsson; [2011-06-14]
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    Abstract : Background and problem: Inditex is a company that has grown substantially since the launch of the first Zara store. In the last decade, it has increased its sales approximately five-fold. Even through economic declines, Inditex has managed to grow. The first Zara store opened 1975 in La Coruña, Spain. READ MORE