Essays about: "supply networks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 201 essays containing the words supply networks.

1. 1. Insuring the Future: Managing Risks and Disruptions within the Insurance Value Chain - A multiple case study on the commercial insurance industry

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Ezabella Kwok; Sarah Pramle; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : Risk; Risk Management; Commercial Insurance; Insurance Value Chain; Global Disruption; Covid-19 Pandemic;

   Abstract : Globalization has resulted in the fragmentation of business activities and participation in cross-border networks, giving rise to Global Value Chains, thus increasing vulnerability to risks and disruptions. While there is existing research on risk management in tangible product production within GVCs, there is a scarcity of literature on risk management in service industries, particularly on the Insurance Value Chain. READ MORE

3. 2. Managing International Sourcing and Manufacturing in an Allegedly Stalled Globalization - A multiple case study exploring SMEs’ international sourcing and manufacturing and the trend of the world economy

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Elvira Tenggren; Isabella Asp; [2023-07-18]
   Keywords : SME; Sourcing; Manufacturing; Globalization; Regionalization; De-globalization; Reshoring; Network embeddedness; Efficiency-seeking; Security-seeking;

   Abstract : There have been significant events in recent years that have raised concerns about the trend of the world economy. Scholars believe these events have disrupted businesses, causing them to reconsider their GVCs, including supply chains and GPNs. READ MORE

4. 3. Hydrogen Pipeline Infrastructure Design for Germany in 2045

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Flora Marianne von Mikulicz-Radecki; [2023]
   Keywords : Hydrogen Transport Infrastructure; Pipeline Networks; Retrofitting; Infrastructure Planning; Peak Hour Hydrogen Demand; Utilization Rate; Costs of Avoided Emissions; Carbon Neutrality; Infrastruktur för vätgastransport; rörledningsnät; eftermontering; infrastrukturplanering; efterfrågan på vätgas under m;

   Abstract : Germany’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2045 underscores the need for climate action, with hydrogen’s multiple uses in industry, transport, and energy offering a viable solution. Efficient retrofitting of the extensive natural gas pipeline network can enable hydrogen to be transported from supply to demand centers. READ MORE

5. 4. Sales forecasting for supply chain using Artificial Intelligence

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Vaibhav Mittal; [2023]
   Keywords : AI; sales forecasting; supply chain; predictive analytics; AI; försäljningsprognoser; supply chain; predictiv analys;

   Abstract : Supply chain management and logistics are two sectors currently experiencing a transformation thanks to the advent of AI(Artificial Intelligence) technologies. Leveraging predictive analytics powered by AI presents businesses with novel opportunities to streamline their operations effectively. READ MORE

6. 5. Substation Digitalization for Medium Voltage Urban Distribution Networks : A Techno-Economic Analysis

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Diego Molina Mendizábal; [2023]
   Keywords : Continuity of supply; incentive scheme; SAIDI; techno-economic analysis; Kontinuitet i försörjningen; incitamentsprogram; SAIDI; teknisk-ekonomisk analys;

   Abstract : High and medium-voltage digital substations play an essential role in the energy transition since they are part of the equipment required to deploy smart grids. With the gradual increase of smart grids, energy systems are becoming more flexible with the growing penetration of renewable energies and distributed energy generation. READ MORE