This research was made to determine how HZ University of Applied Sciences (further referred to as HZ) could change its catering options to be more sustainable and healthier while staying financially viable. Even though the catering has already implemented a number of sustainable measures, like sourcing …

Our planet’s weather patterns are changing, plastic pollution is increasing, economic volatility and social inequality are rising globally, and supply chains are becoming more unstable due to the overuse of vital resources. With its global reach and influence, the hospitality industry has the potential …

This research addresses the importance of sustainability in shipping beyond fuel selection, stressing the need for responsible material usage in vessel construction and maintenance. Transitioning to a circular economy is crucial for sustainable waste management in the industry, yet current ship design …

The purpose of this paper is to gain deeper insight into the practical judgements we are making together in ongoing organizational life when realizing a complex innovative technical project for a customer and so enrich the understanding of how customer orientation emerges in an organization. The outcome …

SummarySustainability is a necessity for businesses from many different angles. Sustainable supply chain management has been gaining attention continuously due to increased attention to sustainable targets on organizational and macro policy levels. Local and organic products have been a recent demand …

The significant role of a dairy cooperative is determined by its performance. KUD Giri Tani as a dairy cooperative has low performance in its financial and supplying milk to milk processor company, such as low cash asset, large the debt to feed supplier, lack of support services provided, many farmer …

When a company decided to enter the foreign market, the company has different options for entry mode. Generally, there are four most common foreign market entry modes, these are exporting, contractual agreement, strategic alliances, and foreign direct investment. This paper focuses on the import/export …

The student executed his graduation assigment at Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine Europe B.V. (MTEE) within the Purchase department and more specifically the SQDE (Supplier Quality Development Engineering) team. This team is responsible for all matters related to suppliers, and with one of those matters …

Customer-supplier relationships are becoming more digital. However, a personal approach still seems to be a key success factor in the service journey, creating an optimal customer experience. In this research, we investigated the effects of a personal communication approach on customer experience and …

The research concerned semi-dyadic relations in SMEs and large companies that managed innovative suppliers in New Zealand construction supply chains. It explored effects of (independent) company variables on (mediating) procurement management variables, and also the effects of these variable types on …