Essays about: "supply chain management conclusion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 171 essays containing the words supply chain management conclusion.

  1. 1. Impact of blockchain on sustainable supply chain practices : A study on blockchain technology’s benefits and current barriers in sustainable SCM

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Jonathan Berg; Lauri Myllymaa; [2021]
    Keywords : Supply Chain; Blockchain; Transparency; Traceability; Sustainability; Consumer products;

    Abstract : Background: The increasing supply chain complexity has made verification of sustainable practices a challenging objective to achieve. Blockchain has been discussed as a potential solution to improve several aspects of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM), as traceability and proof of origin for products are increasingly demanded by consumers. READ MORE

  3. 2. Designing Supply Chain Network Resilience : Medicine Shortages in the Pharmaceutical Industry

    University essay from

    Author : Julia Barfuß; Imke Wagenknecht; [2021]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Network; Supply Chain Resilience; Medicine Shortages; Pharmaceutical Industry;

    Abstract : Background: In a globalised world and increased interconnected business environments effective resilience capabilities are pivotal for disruption mitigation. In the pharmaceutical industry this concerns the phenomenon of medicine shortages and high geographical sourcing dependencies resulting in severe consequences for healthcare providers and patients. READ MORE

  4. 3. Decarbonization of Freight Transport at a Manufacturing Company : A Case Study of the International Manufacturer Rosemount Tank Radar AB

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell ekonomi

    Author : Ellen Jönsson; Gilbert Gullberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Green Supply Chain Management; Strategy; Management Control Systems; Decarbonization; Freight Transport; International Manufacturing Company; Carbon Dioxide; CO2 emissions mitigation; Decarbonization Strategy; Strategy and Control Management; Case Study; Framework; Supply Chain; GSCM; MCS;

    Abstract : International manufacturing companies are shipping goods worldwide, resulting in interorganizational freight transportation where customers, suppliers, and logistics partners are involved in the transportation processes. This interorganizational nature of freight transport emissions has made them difficult to address, as they can be seen as not being connected to only one single company’s decisions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Stickering of Food Products at IKEA – Improving a Process Through Learning from Others

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : John Nyqvist; Victoria Vernet; [2021]
    Keywords : Stickering; labelling; packaging information requirements; food supply chain; process maturity; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Stickering of Food Products at IKEA–Improving a Process Through Learning from Others; Increasing process maturity to ensure future performance Authors: John Nyqvist and Victoria Vernet Supervisors: Eva Berg, Department of Industrial Management and Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Problem description: Stickering has been used at IKEA for a long time to create compliant food products on markets where volumes are too low. Low volumes make it economically challenging to create compliant artworks and to produce large enough batches to meet cost requirements. READ MORE

  6. 5. Food recalls in the Food Supply Chain : A qualitative study of different product flows in a retail context

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Emma Lindberg; Therese Sohlin; [2021]
    Keywords : food recalls; product recalls; recall; product recall process; supply chain management; supply chain; food supply chain; product flows; product safety; food safety; food industry; food retailer; livsmedelsåterkallelser; produktåterkallelser; återkallelse; produktåterkallelse process; hantering av försörjningskedjan; försörjningskedja; livsmedelsförsörjningskedja; produktflöden; produktsäkerhet; livsmedelssäkerhet; livsmedelsindustrin; livsmedelsföretag ;

    Abstract : The issue of food scandals originating from unsafe food has in recent years caught the attention of the public. Consequently, the number of food recalls has increased, and food retailers and food producers are getting questioned regarding their ability to provide consumers with safe food products. READ MORE