Essays about: "supply chain internal factors"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 75 essays containing the words supply chain internal factors.

1. 1. Evaluating the potential of circular food waste management : A focus on insect feed utilization

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Jenny Eliasson; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular economy; Circular Business Models; BSF; Mealworm; Barriers; Drivers; Cirkulär ekonomi; Circkulära affärsmodeller; Soldatfluga; Mjölmask; Barriärer; Drivkrafter;

   Abstract : Approximately a third of all food produced globally is thrown away, causing both unnecessary environmental impact and unnecessary costs for producers and consumers. Food waste occurs in all steps in the supply chain, from primary production to retail stores, restaurants, and households. READ MORE

3. 2. Driving Sustainable Packaging Solutions: The Influence of Stakeholder Pressure and Regulatory Changes

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Britta Farnschläder; Jennifer Klemens; [2023]
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   Abstract : This master thesis examines the impact of stakeholder pressure due to new regulations on the process of developing sustainable packaging solutions in the packaging industry. To investigate this question, the IMP Actors-Resources-Activities (ARA) model is used to explore the activities of actors, the resources available to them and the external factors that influence their behavior. READ MORE

4. 3. The impact of COVID-19 and the importance of supply chain resilience building : Case study of Swedish firms using offshoring for finished goods

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomi

   Author : Isak Prytz-Sund; [2023]
   Keywords : Qualitative; Case study; Supply chain; Risk management; Resilience; COVID-19; Offshoring; Finished goods;

   Abstract : Purpose: This study aims to look deeper at how Swedish firms using offshoring have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic regarding their supply chains and make them more resilient. Design/methodology/approach: This study is a case study that examines two Swedish companies that have outsourced their production processes to other countries. READ MORE

5. 4. Development of sustainability metrics for suppliers in the Healthcare industry - A case study of Wellspect HealthCare

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elisabeth Tran; Chuhan Zhao; [2022-08-04]
   Keywords : Implementation; sustainability metrics; procurement; suppliers management; Healthcare industry;

   Abstract : Sustainability is attracting the concerns from governments, individuals and communities. To respond to the interests from these stakeholders, many companies are paying more attention and efforts in the sustainability areas, attempting to set up a sustainable supply chain. READ MORE

6. 5. Managing Demand Variability by Distinguishing between Internal and External Variability : Investigating the Requirements for Managing Demand through Demand Shaping in B2B Companies

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

   Author : Ewelyn Strandberg; Ingrid Åsenius; [2022]
   Keywords : Demand shaping; Demand management; Demand variability; Internal demand variability; Forecasting; External demand variability; Integrating demand and supply; Styra efterfrågan; Variationshantering; Efterfrågevariation; Intern efterfrågevariation; Prognostisering; Extern efterfrågevariation; Integering av försäljnings- och leveransfunktioner;

   Abstract : Due to the increasingly uncertain environments that global supply chains operate within, both due to component shortages and other types of challenges, the possibility of managing demand variability and balancing it with supply capabilities is getting more challenging. The primary way to deal with these fluctuations in demand is by building flexibility in the supply chain to meet the variations that occur and keep the customers satisfied. READ MORE