Search for dissertations about: "assortments"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 swedish dissertations containing the word assortments.

  2. 1. The Impact of User Weight on Brands and Business Practices in Mass Market Fashion

    Author : Ulf Aagerup; Rita Mårtenson; Sweden Gothenburg Economics and Law University of Gothenburg Department of Business Administration School of Business; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; brands; brand personality; user imagery; assortments; fashion; fashion retailing;

    Abstract : Overweight people claim to be mistreated by the fashion industry. If they were, it would be in line with branding theory supporting the idea of rejecting fat consumers to improve user imagery for fashion brands. However, fashion companies do not confess to such practices.To shed some light on the subject, I have conducted two studies. READ MORE

  4. 2. Forest biomass terminal properties and activities

    Author : Kalvis Kons; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Primary residual forest biomass is an important source of energy in Sweden. The fuel quality of this biomass depends on several factors including its moisture content, ash content, and particle size distribution. READ MORE

  5. 3. Management of forest biomass terminals

    Author : Kalvis Kons; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Terminals and log-yards are becoming increasingly important in Nordic forest supply chains because of the need to support the rising production capacity of pulp mills and heat and power plants. Most modern terminals and log-yards handle multiple assortments, must accommodate multiple incoming and outgoing modes of transport, and have multiple storage areas. READ MORE

  6. 4. An analysis of potential improvements within Lithuanian sawlog supply

    Author : Mindaugas Puodziunas; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The wood supply from the forest to the industry is often characterized by high variability caused by the divergent structure of forest products, seasonality and uneven geographical distribution of forest resources and forest products industries. Based on previous knowledge on wood supply this thesis aimed to identify existing wood supply patterns and strategies in the Lithuanian state forest sector, to evaluate supply chain performance for sawmills and to examine potential improvements for roundwood transportation as well as handling operations at the sawmill. READ MORE

  7. 5. Optimization models and methods for harvest planning and forest road upgrading

    Author : Jenny Karlsson; David Martell; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MATHEMATICS; MATEMATIK;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to the development and the use of optimization models and methods to support efficient decision making in Swedish forestry. The main problem areas concerned are forest road upgrade planning and operational harvest planning. Today much of the planning is done manually by experienced managers. READ MORE