Essays about: "supply side"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 176 essays containing the words supply side.

  1. 1. Consideration of National Culture in B2B Supply Chains : What national cultural factors are considered in supply chain management by companies in practice and what are their relations?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Romy Brand; [2019]
    Keywords : national culture; culture; B2B; business-to-business; marketing; industrial marketing; SCM; SC; supply chain management; supply chain;

    Abstract : Anderson, et al. (1994) have outlined the importance of bilateral relationships in business-to-business (B2B) marketing environments and thus the understanding of the business network context within which they are embedded. READ MORE

  3. 2. Towards Equal Participation in Leadership - An empirical study on the short-term effects of a mandatory gender quota on supervisory boards in Germany

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Harini Annadanam; Aylin Shawkat; [2019]
    Keywords : Demand and supply of labor; labor discrimination; economics of gender; firm performance; firm employment decisions;

    Abstract : With growing pressure for policy makers to address the underrepresentation of women in corporate leadership roles, it is important to analyze the effectiveness of board quotas as a demand-side intervention. This thesis examines the short-term effects of a mandatory gender quota on supervisory boards implemented in Germany in January 2016. READ MORE

  4. 3. Achieving a decarbonised European steel industry in a circular economy

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Johannes Bedoire Fivel; [2019]
    Keywords : Circular economy; CO2 mitigation; Climate change; European steel industry; low CO2 steel;

    Abstract : As part of the European Union’s climate commitment including the adoption of the Paris agreement, the European commission has developed a long-term strategy with the goal to reach net zero CO2emissions in 2050. To achieve this, a transformation of the European industry is necessary, as it represents 30% of EU’s total emissions. READ MORE

  5. 4. Energy analysis and cost estimation of a potential On-shore Power Supply system in the Port of Gävle

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Juan Gutierrez Saenz; [2019]
    Keywords : On shore Power Supply; Alternative Marine Power; High Voltage Shore Connection; Shore side Power; Ship’s emissions; Marine fuel;

    Abstract : The Port of Gävle is one of the most important harbours in Sweden as far as size and freight capacity is concerned. Marine traffic is increasing greatly, thus environmental pollution as well as noise and vibrations are of major concern in port cities. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainability Strategies in IKEA with the focus on Production and Suppliers

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU; Linnéuniversitetet/Ekonomihögskolan, ELNU

    Author : Lilia Yang; Nanxiang Shao; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability Supply Chain Management; Global Companies; Annual Reports; Strategies; Energy Efficiency; CO2 emissions; Waste; Environment;

    Abstract : “Waste of resources is a mortal sin at IKEA.” – Ingvar Kamprad IKEA, as one of the biggest furniture companies in the world (Alänge, 2015), makes it interesting to have a look into their practices to gain a deeper insight by looking at how they work on a more sustainable and environmental friendlier world. READ MORE