Essays about: "why supply chain management is important"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words why supply chain management is important.

1. 1. Supply Chain Management: Increasing Performance and Coordination in a Sales & Operations Planning Context

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Jacob Knutsson; Theodor Jener; [2023]
   Keywords : S OP; Strategy; Inventory; Operations; Strategic alignment; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Alfa Laval’s business unit Gasketed Plate Heat Exchanger uses Sales and Operations Planning to balance supply with demand to ensure profitable growth. Currently, the business unit is experiencing inefficiencies as they fail to execute the plans from Sales and Operations Planning. READ MORE

3. 2. BLOCKCHAIN INNOVATION IN SUPPLY CHAIN TRACING - A qualitative multiple-case study on the use of blockchain in supply chain management

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Albin Forsman; [2022-08-05]
   Keywords : Innovation; Blockchain; Supply chain; Supply chain management; Supply chain tracing; Trust; Transparency;

   Abstract : Throughout the history of trade between people and organizations, trust has always been a fundamental requirement. The need for trust increases as supply chain become more global and complex, since trust is handled by an intermediary, this increases the risks which increases the cost of trust. READ MORE

4. 3. Competing on sustainability - A study on stakeholder interaction, becoming truly sustainable and obtaining a sustained competitive advantage in an industry characterized by low sustainability maturity

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

   Author : Kristina Källner; Anna Lundberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainability; cold chain; pharmaceutical industry; stakeholder theory; sustainable business models; VRIO analysis; truly sustainable; competitive advantage; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Although more and more companies are facing increasing pressure to take responsibility for their actions impacting sustainability, the pharmaceutical industry and in extension the cold chain solutions industry, have previously been exempted from scrutiny. Research on sustainability in the industry is lagging, why this master thesis aims to explore how sustainability can be incorporated into the business model while avoiding creating a disconnect between corporate strategy and actual sustainability impact. READ MORE

5. 4. Blockchain technology adoption in agri-food supply chains: why or why not? : Exploring Swedish organizations’ reasoning and approach to adoption

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Tilda Lindén; Johanna Persson; [2021]
   Keywords : Industry 4.0; Blockchain technology; Agri-food industry; Supply chain management; Technology adoption;

   Abstract : Background:  Industry 4.0 technologies are expected to play an important role in the near future. Among these, blockchain technology is in the spotlight and recognized to be revolutionary within the agri-food industry and its supply chains. READ MORE

6. 5. Why not now? : Reasons for small firm unable to adopt and transform through Green Supply Chain Management.

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Zhang Tong; Naw Mie Pae Hsertawbu; Payal Hirani; [2020]
   Keywords : ‘GSCM and SME’; ‘GSCM and manufacture’; ‘Organizational change’ and ‘Value chain ;

   Abstract : Introduction: It is undeniable that green effort returns more than just a better image for firms. GSCM initiative has resulted in many successful companies transition to a more sustainable organization and supply network. READ MORE