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Managing Knowledge in MNCs: The case of the knowledge management initiative in the Volvo Group
(2009-08-24)
It is imperative to never forget that knowledge is power, as it is the one and only true
sustainable source of competitive advantage. Financial crisis or not, smart organizations are
those which continuously utilize ...
Reorientation of the US Radio Market - An empirical analysis of ownership and concentration changes after the 1996 radio market deregulation
(2009-08-21)
In this paper I theoretically and empirically study the effects of radio ownership structure on
revenue and station distribution across radio markets after the 1996 deregulation of the radio
market in the US. I find that ...
Integrating Environmental Cost Information in Logistics Network Management: A Case study for Volvo Logistics
(2009-08-21)
This thesis was conducted in cooperation with the Core Values department at Volvo
Logistics and Handelshögskolan, Gothenburg University in Gothenburg, Sweden. The
objective of this study is two fold:
(i) To develop a ...
“Efficient Distribution Systems for goods to the City centre”
(2009-08-21)
Goods distribution is an important part of activity in urban life. It is important in sustaining
human lifestyle and generates wealth to industrial and trade activities. Thus an efficient
distribution system of good can ...
Possible Solutions of Car Parking Problem of Retail Business in Gothenburg City Center
(2009-08-21)
Reduction of car parking place is a current phenomenon for most businesses in the Gothenburg inner city. Many customers are reluctant to buy products (especially high volume products) from shops in the city center due to ...
LSPs’ Value: Asset-based vs. Non asset-based
(2009-08-21)
The current economic downturn is challenging for Logistics Service Providers (LSP) that are already struggling with low profit margins. Competition today among logistics companies is fierce but new opportunities still exist ...
Sustainable Corporate Social Responsibility & Innovation through Partnership Development and Continuous Communication: A case study of IKEA Trading Area South East Asia (TASEA) and its Vietnamese Suppliers
(2009-08-24)
Due to pressures from consumers and activists, multinational retailers are assuming more responsibilities in managing their supply chains—ensuring ethical production, fair employment, elimination of child labor, and reduction ...
Maersk Line - A Company Analysis
(2009-08-21)
A company analysis of A.P. Moller Maersk gives the fundamental worth of the firm. It is a study done to understand how to analyze a giant company from the perspective of investors and creditors. The main purpose is to ...
Exploring the Benefits of Implementing CSR Practices: from a Supplier Perspective -A case study of IKEA and its Vietnamese Suppliers
(2009-08-24)
As a growing number of corporations today show concern to sustainable development and non-financial performance indicators, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is no longer viewed as an upsetting burden or merely a tactic ...
Explaining Rapid Internationalization Process of Emerging Economy Firms: The case of Suzlon Energy
(2009-08-24)
Extensive theoretical and empirical studies have been elaborated regarding internationalization with the analysis of different features. Investigations have just recently started to explore the firms from emerging economies ...