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1. Supply Chain Disruptions : A case study on the effects the Covid-19 pandemic and the Ukraine conflict has had on sustainability work within supply chains in the automotive industry
University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)Abstract : The invasion of Ukraine during early 2022 resulted in significant disruptions for supply chains globally. With massive delays and resource shortages, many companies have found a need to rethink their approach to resilience to not be as affected by future disruptions of similar proportions. READ MORE
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2. Carbon Capture from Biomass Boiler Flue Gas Emissions using Microalgae : A Case Study
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Capture and storage of carbon dioxide (CO2) is expected to play an important role in climate change mitigation efforts intended to limit global warming to 1.5 °C. Bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS), in which carbon is captured during energy generation from sustainably sourced biomass fuels, is of particular interest in Sweden. READ MORE
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3. Improved Testing Strategies from Standards for New Growing Battery Applications in the Industrial and E-mobility Sectors
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In the current energy challenges, related to both climate change and the sudden rise in energy prices, batteries plays a key role in providing and storing energy. Before batteries are sent to market, the batteries are repeatedly subjected to different types of tests since it is crucial to verify that the performance and safety of these technologies are ensured in the different applications. READ MORE
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4. The impact of Covid-19 on thesupply chain : Review of the effects of a pandemic crisis on the global supplysystem and analysis of its fragilities
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic has created significant challenges for supply chains worldwide,affecting all aspects of the supply chain from manufacturing to distribution. The aim of this thesis is to show how the disruptions caused by the pandemic have highlighted the fragility of global supply chains, particularly in terms of logistics, manufacturing, distribution, and demand and propose a redesign of the supply chain to better withstand these events. READ MORE
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5. The Role of Transport Purchasing Companies in the Reduction of Freight Transport Emissions : The Opportunities and Barriers of Environmentally Friendly Freight Transport
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : The freight transport industry accounts for a large and, moreover, an increasing share of the global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this, previous studies point to the fact that freight transport purchasing companies (TPCs) do not take sufficient action to reduce emissions from the freight transports they buy. READ MORE
