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RFID in the Retailing Supply Chain: A case study on a Fashion Retailing Industry
(2010-06-17)The implementation of RFID throughout the supply chain of a fashion retailing company may have a connection with its significant overall efficiency improvement. Therefore, the main purpose of this study is to examine ... -
Risk management in a customer-owned bank. A case study of Länsförsäkringar Bank
(2015-07-07)Background: In the wake of the latest financial crisis, which was characterized by excessive risk-taking and short-term behavior to increase shareholder values, there has been a shift from financial risk management to ... -
Risk Management of the Supply of Rare Earth Elements: A Case Study of an Automotive Manufacturer
(2015-07-13)Abstract Increased focus on clean technology has increased the demand of the rare earth elements dysprosium and neodymium, which are materials included in wind turbines and hydro and electric cars. Today the supply of ... -
Risk Management: Disclosure Effects
(2009-08-20)This thesis explores the effect of disclosure on risk management policies. Following recent theory on risk management, with market imperfections, risk management creates value by reducing the volatility of the cash flows. ... -
Risks of the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Chain
(2021-06-14)The world is currently facing the Covid-19 pandemic, where the solution relies on the effective distribution of the vaccines. As with every operation, the Covid-19 vaccine supply chain is also facing challenges while the ... -
The road to an accurate cost estimation in engineer-to-order manufacturing - A case study of cost estimation accuracy within advanced technology development in a defence and security company
(2023-07-03)Estimating the costs of a project is a vital part of manufacturing organisations as estimations are what set the basis for the price of the products. Precise estimates allow for effective planning and resource allocation, ... -
The Road to Intermodal Transport: A study of the economic, environmental and societal effects from the usage of 2x40 feet vehicles for pre and post haulage
(2009-08-21)An increased environmental concern regarding the transport sector‟s effects on the environment has resulted in the promotion of intermodal transport. Intermodal transport faces fierce competition on short distances. One ... -
Road Tolls: How will it affect the modal split? A study of the effects of the new German Road Toll on transports to and from Sweden
(2004)Transportation is an important and vital mechanism of today’s business machinery. It has slowly, and overtime, developed and now encompasses several different modes and means of actually physically moving people and goods ... -
The Rockepreneur and the digital dilemma - A qualitative study of Swedish independent and alternative musicians and artists perceptions of entrepreneurship and the new music environment
(2023-07-18)This qualitative study aims to investigate and capture the perceptions among Swedish independent and alternative musicians and artists regarding the digital environment in the recorded music industry and their perceptions ... -
The role of household environment in omnivores transition to plant-based diet with a focus on gender as a center of interest
(2022-08-04)For many years, increased meat consumption and its impact on the environment have been a focus of research. Likewise, gender has often been studied as one of the major barriers towards reducing meat consumption, which ... -
The Role of Impression Management in Sustainability Disclosure: Enhancing Legitimacy for Financial Institutions
(2023-06-29)This study explores the usage of sustainability disclosure in the financial field. Sustainability disclosure has become a relevant practice for companies to display their sustainability commitment, given stakeholder and ... -
The Role of Narratives in Organisational Change
(2022-06-21)Organisational change has been studied for many years generating classical management literature of how to view and handle change, but contrasting the more classical theories, narratives, or stories, can be used to study ... -
The role of online consumer reviews regarding restaurant visit in-tention - An analysis of different review related factors
(2022-08-04)As previous literature suggests, a large share of individuals uses online consumer reviews in their decision-making process. This has sparked the rise of several rating platforms where con-sumers can access information ... -
The Role of Patents in the Automotive Industry - ”A Longitudinal Study of the Automotive Industry”
(2023-07-19)This thesis explores the relationship between R&D, patents, sustainability, and economic growth. We examine innovation in the automotive industry through a quantitative and longitudinal study between 2000 and 2020. We ... -
The role of sustainability award logos and other visual elements in the formation of a sustainable destination image
(2023-07-03)Pivotal in tourism is the destination image, since it influences the desire to travel to a destination. Being able to successfully form a sustainable destination image is crucial for the flourishing of sustainable tourism. ... -
The Role of the Logistics Service Providers in the Improvement of the Nordic Logistics Networks - A Swedish perspective
(2007-07-19)Nowadays managing efficient logistics networks often encounters difficulties. Different generations of Logistics Service Providers (LSP) attempt to overcome such difficulties not only by traditionally providing physical ... -
Rules- or Principles-based Accounting Frameworks? A text analysis of the K2 and K3 frameworks
(2015-07-06)Background and research problem: Accounting quality and accounting scandals may both be affected by the formulation of standards. Recently, the international debate regarding classification of frameworks has received ... -
Running to the top? - A qualitative research report investigating how the best male elite runners in Sweden relate to their own personal brand.
(2023-07-03)This research seeks to further develop the understanding of how professional athletes relate to personal brand building. Previous literature has canvased the landscape of celebrity athletes in sports such as football, ...