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1. 21. A critical assessment of inventory management principles  and purchasing routines : Managing packaging material in a process industry

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Christer Nederman; Oscar Slogén; [2015]
   Keywords : Economic order quantity; Inventory Management; Just in time purchasing; Sustainable inventory management.;

   Abstract : Inventory management is today seen as more competitive oriented, process oriented and better integrated into the companies than before. But still do several companies run their inventories according a traditional approach. There is therefore a need for some companies to evaluate their inventory management and adapt the new view. READ MORE

3. 22. The Role of Knowledge Management and Knowledge Transfer in an Innovation supporting firm : case study: Uminova Innovation AB

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Hailemicheal Weldearegay Mezgebu; Arjun Kumar Shrestha; [2014]
   Keywords : Knowledge; Knowledge transfer; Knowledge sharing; Communication; Interpersonal knolwledge sharing; Innovation supporting firm; Umivova innovation AB;

   Abstract : Uminova Innovation AB is an organization that helps entrepreneurs to develop and support a business idea and build growing company. The company also provides important knowledge, network and business coach which helps an entrepreneur to think bigger with free of charge (Uminovainnovation, 2013). READ MORE

4. 23. Working Capital Management : A study about how Swedish companies manage working capital in relation to revenue growth over time

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Niklas Hagberg; Viktor Johansson; [2014]
   Keywords : Working Capital; Working Capital Management WCM ; Management Attention; Revenue Growth; Current Assets; Current Liabilities; Cash Conversion Cycle;

   Abstract : A shift in focus from growing revenues towards managing working capital could be observed in many companies in the recession that followed the financial crisis of 2008. This thesis therefore investigates the relation between working capital management (WCM) and revenue growth by examining 36 Swedish companies within the IT & Telecom, Wholesale, and Manufacturing industries. READ MORE

5. 24. The Effects of Working Capital Management on Firm Profitability : A study examining the impacts of different company characteristics

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Micael Hillergren; Hampus Björkman; [2014]
   Keywords : Working Capital Management;

   Abstract : Many argue that there is a trade off between profitability and liquidity. However, many studies have found that the profitability can increase with an efficient Working Capital Management. Correctly allocating cash flows to where and when it is needed increases liquidity and simultaneously increasing profitability. READ MORE

6. 25. Sustainability passion in fashion : Challenges and Opportunities for Small and Medium-sized Swedish Apparel Brands when Working with Corporate Social Responsibility in their Global Supply Chain

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Erik Weidstam; [2014]
   Keywords : apparel industry; Sweden; CSR; Corporate Social Responsibility; sustainability; SME; Small- and Medium-sized Enterprises; SCM; Supply Chain Management;

   Abstract : The overall economic development during the nineteenth and twentieth century has left us with an interconnected global society. However, the pollution does not adhere to the boundaries of nation-states. READ MORE