Essays about: "volvo suppliers"
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1. Supply Chain Resilience within the Automotive Industry - A single-case study on the importance of Supply Chain Resilience practices for an automotive MNC as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Background: The automotive industry is a complex industry and sensitive to the business environment surrounding it. This has been shown by the last years, which have been dominated by disruptions and economic turbulence due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the war between Russia and Ukraine. READ MORE
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2. A case study on Trucks’Crossmembers at Volvo Group
University essay from KTH/ProduktionsutvecklingAbstract : This thesis aims at investigating the crossmember business within the context of Volvo Trucks, with a focus on identifying standardization opportunities and optimizing the supply chain for improved efficiency and cost savings. The objectives of this study include mapping commonalities in design, raw material grade, surface finish, and thickness across different trucks and brands. READ MORE
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3. Towards a circular value chain: Circular economy strategies to facilitate circular business models : A case study of the value chain for electronic components
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik, konst och samhälleAbstract : Purpose: This thesis aims to contribute to the literature on how the value chain for electronic components can be leveraged to obtain circular business models (CBM). By implementing activities in the value chain, circular economy (CE) can be enhanced and a circular value chain obtained. READ MORE
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4. Assessing Supply Chain Resilience to Mitigate Supply Chain Risks : A case study of the inbound logistics @ Volvo CE
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Logistik- och kvalitetsutvecklingAbstract : In recent years, the frequency of disruptive events in supply chains has increased. This is partly due to the fact that supply chains are more globalized and more complex, with deeper tiering among suppliers. This makes the supply chain more vulnerable to risks. READ MORE
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5. Supply Chain Disruptions as a Consequence of Covid-19 - A case study to investigate how a global pandemic affects a multinational manufacturing company from a supply chain perspective
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Background and problem description: The business landscape becomes increasingly more uncertain and competitive which requires organizations to adapt and configure their operations in more complex ways. After the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become clear that the entire world is susceptible to crises of substantial magnitudes. READ MORE