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1. 1. Global Framework Agreements - A solution to fill the vacuum of global labour law?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

   Author : Anna Larsson; Hanna Engblom; [2024]
   Keywords : Globalisation; Global framework agreements; International framework agreements; Multinational enterprises; Global union federations; Global supply chain; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The phenomenon of global framework agreements has emerged through the difficulties of regulating the global labour market where the multinational enterprises' operations have been driven by an economic agenda and profit. The challenges of creating transnational legislation have brought social actors, such as the United Nations and the International Labour Organisation, to initiate self-regulatory instruments. READ MORE

3. 2. Business development in a growth perspective : Barriers to growth in SMEs

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Fredrik Lemar; Najmoddin Nekzada; [2014]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This is an attempt to approach growth dynamics within small business by the identification and systemization of business developmental implications. We here try to conceptualize the term and concept business development by means of its constituents and its contextualized impact with regards to SME prospering. READ MORE

4. 3. Mapping and analysis of a distribution process in a make-to-order supply chain

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Björn Andersson; Tobias Brink; [2013]
   Keywords : Supply chain; process mapping; Value Stream Mapping; Swimlane flowchart; process analysis; process improvement; make-to-order; distribution; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Supply chains become more and more complex. Mapping can be a good way to understand a company’s supply chain and its processes. IKEA’s Direct Delivery Customer (DDC) process has a rather unique characteristic at IKEA. READ MORE

5. 4. Decision support model for hub localisation - A study at a company in the 3PL industry

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Sara Josefsson; Andreas Medin; [2012]
   Keywords : Facility localisation; optimal hub location; decision support model; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: With todays’ requirement of shorter product life cycles and faster time-to-market, producing companies experience an increased demand for faster transports in the supply chain. This puts pressure on freight forwarders to offer their customers a timely and reliable transport service at a reasonable price. READ MORE

6. 5. Supply Chain Optimization in the Oil Industry : A Case Study of MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas PLC

   University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

   Author : Kedir Hassen; Daniel Szucs; [2012]
   Keywords : Supply chain management; Supply chain optimization; Oil industry;

   Abstract : Abstract   Problem discussion: The significance of the oil industry’s impact on the global economy is obvious. Oil supply chain management has to solve a lot of challenges caused by the nature of the supply chain in the oil industry such as complexity, inflexible characteristics, long lead time, limited transportation forms at the different stages in the supply chain, rigid take or pay procurement and limited primary distribution capacity. READ MORE