An increasing amount of people living under the control of armed groups begged the question on the human rights obligations by armed groups in situation of protracted armed conflict. Traditionally, international human rights treaties only impose obligations on states. This raises concerns about the protection vacuum as well as accountability of the armed groups. A new phenomenon also emerged where

Wildlife globally is under threat, especially in sub-saharan Africa, with poaching as a major factor. The animals are a part of a biological ecosystem and also a key for tourism and hence the economies of many African countries. To help preserve wildlife and prevent poaching, technologies such as AI cameras and dashboards offer a crucial tool. The technologies need to be purchased and distributed,

This thesis explores and evaluates the potential of using mathematical models to support production planning in sawmills. The study was conducted in collaboration with Södra Skogsägarna ekonomisk förening, using one of their sawmills as a case for model development and evaluation. The goal of the thesis is to apply existing quantitative tools and theory from academic literature to develop a p

The importance of a company’s go-to-market strategy when launching a new product cannot be stressed enough, a field that is highly researched. But what happens when a product enters a market, fails and an attempt to re-launch it is being made? Re-entry theory is a subdivision of go-to-market theory that although highly important, little research and few theories can be found, creating a gap and a

This thesis addresses the challenge of strategic inventory positioning faced by a focal firm that lacks visibility and control over its supply chain and therefore depends on integration with external suppliers to enable inventory positioning. Furthermore, due to the resources required for integration, the thesis rests on the premise that a focal firm has to prioritize which suppliers to integrate

This thesis investigates the complexities of strategy implementation within a decentralized multinational corporation (MNC), focusing on how a global strategic directive aimed at enhancing profitability per unit is interpreted and implemented across diverse regional and site-level contexts. The core purpose is to identify critical factors that influence this process, understand their interconnecte

Inventory management involves balancing conflicting priorities across production, purchasing, and stock control. Uncertainties in demand and lead times make it difficult to maintain optimal inventory levels, leading to the use of safety stocks. Its effectiveness depends on the chosen calculation method. This thesis, in collaboration with Company X, explores how different methods of determining saf

Classical and quantum mechanics describe particle interactions fundamentally differently, yet isolated many-body systems generally thermalise in both descriptions. Recent studies using quantum simulators have observed exceptions to this, where the memory of special initial states is retained through anomalously long-lived revivals. The non-ergodic findings could be explained by Quantum Many-Body S

This thesis presents a comprehensive study of performance characterization and quality control (QC) for the ATLAS Inner Tracker (ITk) silicon strip modules, undertaken in preparation for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC) upgrade. The work focuses on two aspects: test beam campaigns and thermal cycles. During the test beam campaigns at DESY in October and December 2024, unirradiate

Vitamin A deficiency affects approximately 30% of children under 5 years old globally, with Bolivia showing persistent rates despite intervention efforts. High-altitude environments like La Paz present unique challenges for nutrient-rich crop production, mostly due to harsh growing conditions and limited infrastructure. This study investigated wether targeted modifications of hydroponic substrates

Bakgrund och syfte: Historiska teknologiskiften kan benämnas Industry 1.0 till 4.0. Ett teknologiskifte innebär att en grupp innovationer inträffar som på ett dramatiskt sätt förändrar företagsmiljön. Industry 5.0 är ett förutspått teknologiskifte som kan karaktäriseras av teknologier som möjliggör samarbete mellan maskiner, digitala system och människan. Syftet med studien är att beskriva och ana

Background: The rise of green technology and AI is accelerating the use of autonomous electric vehicles, including autonomous electric trucks, which is transforming the transportation industry. Autonomous trucks face various opportunities and challenges depending on the environment, with semi-private settings, such as university campuses, remaining unexplored. Purpose: To evaluate the suitability

This thesis explores the right to seek asylum in the European Union (‘EU’) in situations where migration is used as a tool of political pressure - referred to as instrumentalization of migration. The analysis is grounded in Finland, focusing on its Eastern border with Russia where instrumentalized migration has recently occurred - as part of Russia’s broader strategy to destabilize and exert press

Combatting migrant smuggling has become a prominent objective of the European Union’s (‘EU’) migration policy in response to an increase of arrivals from 2015 onwards. The increasing number of arrivals also resulted in an increase in the activity of individuals, non-governmental organisations and other groups providing humanitarian assistance. This thesis explores the relationship between the prov

This study investigated the effects of Rhizopus oryzae and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum 299V fermentation on Swedish yellow peas. Through 48 hours of fermentation, the pH and acidity development were investigated, and the final samples underwent analysis regarding their polyphenol and antioxidant content to determine the effect of the fermentation. Furthermore, the samples underwent an in vitro d

Effective Integrated Business Planning (IBP) is essential for aligning strategic goals and resources across an organization, especially in today's volatile and complex market environment. This master's thesis evaluates the implementation of Anaplan, an Advanced Planning System (APS), within the IBP framework of Oatly, exploring both benefits gained and encountered challenges. By employing

Abstract Title: Knowledge of the Fundamentals of Supply Chain Management – Design and Assessment of an Educational and Pedagogical Tool Authors: Ana Carolina Ramalheira Correia, Areej Ribhi Ibrahim Al-Sabban Background: Traditional pedagogical methods in supply chain management (SCM) education often fail to effectively engage learners, resulting in reduced motivation, limited knowledge retention o

This thesis investigates the operational performance of IKEA’s Order-Initiated Flow (OIF) model for the Food Category in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. It examines how extended lead times impact product availability, shelf life, and cost efficiency, and identifies the underlying factors contributing to these challenges. The research aims to evaluate the alignment between the desig

Abstract Title: How can ASSA ABLOY develop its M&A analysis with regard to supply chain synergies? Authors: Axel Johnsson and Erik Hellberg Supervisor: Andreas Norrman Examiner: Louise Bildsten Background: Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) are majorly conducted with the ambition and endeavour of realizing synergies, thereby enabling the merged corporation to generate greater value compared

This master thesis investigates the internal efficiency of Reverse Logistics (RL) processes within the company Ecophon Saint-Gobain, focusing on the reuse of acoustic panels as part of the company's Circular Economy (CE) initiatives. The study addresses three key research questions: (1) identifying inefficiencies in Ecophon's current RL process, (2) quantifying and evaluating internal RL e