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- PostCircularity in the Fashion Industry: A Study on Recycling Practices and End-of-Life Textile Recycling Among Fashion Retailers(2023) Axentjärn, Philip; Haddad, Roksana; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för teknikens ekonomi och organisation; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Technology Management and Economics; Jonsson, Patrik; Kaipia, RiikaThis thesis investigates the circularity strategies and solutions that are being employed in the fashion textile industry to address its environmental impact. The first research questions explore the main circularity strategies, with a specific focus on the role of textile recycling in achieving circular practices. The second research question examines the optional channels and solutions that fashion retailers are utilising to achieve circularity. The findings suggest that while textile recycling is an important aspect of circularity, it should be combined with different methods in order to achieve a circular economy. Additionally, fashion retailers are utilising various channels and solutions in order to achieve circular business models. The results highlight the importance of a holistic approach to circularity in the fashion textile industry, including need for a combination of strategies that are beyond just textile recycling. The scope of this research will be limited to the fashion textile industry, rather than the entire textile industry. This study focuses on the challenges, opportunities as well as solutions related to textile recycling and extending the life cycle of textiles from a fashion retail perspective.
- PostCovid-19 pandemins påverkan på ledarskapet En kvalitativ undersökning om hur ledarskapet har påverkats inom två större sjöfartsorganisationer(2023) Pettersson, Pontus; Rundcrantz, Louise; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för teknikens ekonomi och organisation; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Technology Management and Economics; Sjöberger, Carl; Sjöberger, CarlCovid-19 pandemin var något som kom plötsligt och fick stora konsekvenser för samhället och organisationer. Arbetsmarknaden fick en stor omställning i och med covid-19 där distansarbete infördes för att minska smittspridningen. Denna unika krissituation sätter stor press på organisationer, ledare och dess ledarskapsstil. Syftet med denna rapport är att studera två sjöfartsorganisationer gällande hur ledarskapet har påverkats till följd av covid-19 pandemin samt uppfattats ur ett ledar- och medarbetarperspektiv. Rapporten syftar även till att undersöka hur arbetet har påverkats ur ett ledar- och medarbetarperspektiv till följd av covid-19. Undersökningen har skett genom en kvalitativ fallstudie med hjälp av semi-strukturerade intervjuer med ledare samt enkätundersökningar hos medarbetare på Maersk Sverige AB och MSC Sweden AB. Resultatet från denna fallstudie har jämförts med den teoretiska referensramen för att sedan kunna dra slutsatser. Resultatet av undersökningen visar på att ledarskapet i de två valda sjöfartsorganisationerna har påverkats till följd av covid-19. Det som visat sig vara en stor påverkande faktor av covid-19 har varit distansarbete. Där ledaren behövt ge medarbetaren en utökad tillit, självständighet och flexibilitet. Resultatet visar att trots denna tuffa utmaning som ledarna har satts inför, har denna krissituation hanterats på ett framgångsrikt sätt enligt ledarna och medarbetarna. Undersökningen har även visat på att ledare fick en ökad arbetsbelastning med fler möten och längre arbetsdagar. Medarbetaren visar på en ökad flexibilitet och effektivitet i sin vardag, vilket även ledaren anser. Både ledare och medarbetare är överens om att det negativa med covid-19 var att gemenskapen i organisationen minskades och att kommuniceringen mellan kollegorna blev sämre som kunde leda till känsla av isolering och ensamhet.
- PostLogistics in Emerging Economies: Forecasts and Analysis for Mexico and Turkey(2023) Erlandsson, Joakim; Pihl, Otto; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för teknikens ekonomi och organisation; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Technology Management and Economics; Andersson, Dan; Parsa, MostafaThis project focuses on examining the factors that can impact the logistics sector in emerging economy countries, specifically Mexico and Turkey. The main objective is to find variables impacting the logistics sector, and then forecast the future trends of logistics in the short-term and mid-term horizons. To accomplish this, we utilize freight transportation data obtained from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) database, categorized by different modes of transportation. Additionally, we gather various factors that can influence logistics and freight transportation from the World Bank database of world development indicators. The initial step in our analysis involves data preparation and cleaning, ensuring that the information is accurate and ready for further analysis. Next, we employ principal component analysis (PCA) to reduce the dimensionality of the data. The outcomes of the PCA reveal some differences when comparing the two countries. However, we identify demographic, economic, and logistical factors as influential in predicting future increases in freight transportation for both Mexico and Turkey. To identify the factors that significantly affect logistics trends, we perform exploratory data analysis and employ a time series regression model. We utilize Exponential Smoothing (ETS) and Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) methods for forecasting logistics trends in the short-term and mid-term horizons. The time series regression model, with an Adjusted R-squared value of 0.963, indicates that the variables affecting the logistics sectors of both emerging economy countries can be classified into demographic, economic, and logistical factors. Specifically, we find that the young population, GDP, and export values are statistically influential factors in shaping the future of logistics in emerging markets. In analyzing the influential factors affecting the logistics sector in Mexico, several key aspects have emerged. Manufactured exports, exports to high-income countries, and the increase in consumption among the population are identified as significant factors driving logistics development. Moreover, the presence of a young population in Mexico is crucial for the logistics growth. Another noteworthy variable is negative rural growth, indicating a shift of people from rural to urban areas. This trend is particularly important for emerging economies, often serving as an indicator of overall logistics development. Similarly, in the case of Turkey, various variables from different categories exerts a significant impact on the development of freight transportation. Demographic factors, such as age distribution and geographical positioning of the population, play a key role in logistics trend. Additionally, economic factors, including GDP, interest rate, and debt stocks, have proven influential in understanding the dynamics of freight transportation. Furthermore, logistical factors, such as merchandise imports and exports, have emerged as crucial drivers of growth in Turkey’s logistics sector. Moreover, the forecasts generated by ETS and ARIMA models demonstrate an overall upward trend in freight transportation for both Mexico and Turkey. However, variations are observed between the modes of transport and the two countries. The choice of the best-fit models differs across modes of transport. In the case of Mexico, the ARIMA model outperforms the others for all modes except when forecasting total freight. For Turkey, the ETS model is more accurate in predicting air and total freight, while ARIMA fits better for the other modes of transport. The ETS forecast for rail transportation in Turkey suggests a relatively stable trend, showing neither a significant increase nor decrease in the upcoming years. On the other hand, the ETS forecast for air freight transportation in Mexico indicates a general increasing trend for the next few years, followed by a slight decline in the final two years of the forecast, implying a potential shift in the trend. To validate the accuracy of our forecasts, we assess the residual properties and conduct statistical tests. In conclusion, this project aims to uncover the factors that impact the logistics sector in emerging economy countries, focusing on Mexico and Turkey. By employing data analysis techniques, such as PCA, exploratory data analysis, and time series regression models, we identify influential factors and generate forecasts for the short-term and mid-term horizons. The results highlight the importance of demographic, economic, and logistical factors in shaping the future trends of logistics in emerging markets. The forecasted trends indicate an overall upward trajectory in freight transportation for both countries, with variations observed across modes of transport. The reliability of our forecasts is supported by residual analysis and statistical tests.
- PostOvercoming barriers for functional reverse logistics in e-commerce A systematic literature review(2023) Ahlén, Alexander; Johansson, Eric; Chalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för teknikens ekonomi och organisation; Chalmers University of Technology / Department of Technology Management and Economics; Roso, Violeta; Roso, VioletaTraditionally, the flow of goods has been allocated forwardly in the supply chain, where used products consequently have been discarded and destroyed by the end consumer. In light of globalization, and environmental and economic concerns, the circular economy and its principles have gained considerable attention from supply chain stakeholders. A vital element of the circular economy is reverse logistics. In ecommerce, the reverse logistics process enables the management of returns in the form of products and materials from the end customer travelling backwards in the supply chain, often to the source. However, the topic of reverse logistics in ecommerce is fairly new. This study aims to summarize the current scientific knowledge on e-commerce reverse logistics from the perspective of identifying present barriers, and possible solutions for overcoming the identified barriers by conducting a systematic literature review (SLR). SLR is a comprehensive and precise methodology which synthesizes a large body of knowledge, in a specific scientific area, in a factual and unbiased way that ensures reproducibility and reliability. From the SLR, we found five major barrier categories and six major solution categories, both with belonging sub-categories. The findings show that the significant barriers are lack of knowledge and awareness from top management, limited forecasting, lack of infrastructure, and lack of supply chain coordination. Furthermore, solutions for overcoming these barriers include commitment, awareness, and support from top management, efficient technological infrastructure, and sufficient information exchange in the supply chain. The study is limited to scientific knowledge on reverse logistics in B2C e-commerce.