Essays about: "supply chain manager"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 essays containing the words supply chain manager.

  1. 1. Exploring Middle Manager’s Motivations for Social Sustainability adoption in Sustainable Supply Chain Management : From an Organisation Culture Perspectivein Swedish Multinational Companies

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Yufeng Wang; Deoul Raj Eric; [2023]
    Keywords : Middle Managers; Motivation; Drivers; Social sustainability; Sustainable Supply Chain Management; Organisational Culture; Supply Chain Leadership; Multinational Companies; Sweden;

    Abstract : Sustainability and sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) is increasingly gainingattention from researchers and practitioners, while social sustainability practices researchinitiated by middle management is yet to be explored in both breadth and depth. Middlemanager, as an intermediary between top management and the frontline staff, holds acritical role for social sustainability adoption in the SSCM. READ MORE

  3. 2. Overcoming M&A Challenges : The Function of Knowledge Management, Organisational Members, and Operational Managers in the Context of M&As

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Fabian Andersson; Gustav Vilumsons; [2023]
    Keywords : Absorptive Capacity; Knowledge Integration; Knowledge Transfer; Mergers and Acquisitions; Operational Management; Organisational Members;

    Abstract : Problem Mergers and acquisitions are a common way for organisations to extend their operations. By merging two or more organisations into one, the newly formed constellation can access new markets and increase the market presence or control of the supply chain. READ MORE

  4. 3. Supply Chain Management: Increasing Performance and Coordination in a Sales & Operations Planning Context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Jacob Knutsson; Theodor Jener; [2023]
    Keywords : S OP; Strategy; Inventory; Operations; Strategic alignment; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Alfa Laval’s business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger uses Sales and Operations Planning to balance supply with demand to ensure profitable growth. Currently, the business unit is experiencing inefficiencies as they fail to execute the plans from Sales and Operations Planning. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainability integration in the pharmaceutical industry - A case study of the Management Control from a managerial perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Ebba Carlsson; Clara Grönberg; [2022-06-30]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Management Control; Sustainability Integration; Values; Top Management Team; Interaction; Decision Making; Collaboration; Pharmaceutical Industry; Levers of Control;

    Abstract : Background and Problem Discussion: The importance of sustainability has increased and requires proper MCS to be able to implement sustainability strategies. Simons’ levers of control is a MCS framework that has been used to understand sustainability in organizations. READ MORE

  6. 5. From Sweden Back and Forth: The Changing Role of Manufacturing in a VUCA World

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Andreas Samardzija; Ruben Helmke; [2022]
    Keywords : Reshoring; Nearshoring; Supply Chain Disruption; Sustainability; VUCA-World;

    Abstract : Background: Trade regulations, the pandemic, and other disruptions have revealed the vulnerability of long and complex supplier networks. At the same time, there is an increasing need for firms to operate sustainably. READ MORE