Uloga roba i terminskih tržišta u poslovanju automobilske industrije

master's thesis

• Title (english): The role of commodities and futures markets in the automotive industry
• Author: Jelena Špoljarić
• Mentor: Tomislav Baković (mentor)
• Committee member: Ivana Štulec (član povjerenstva)
• Committee member: Davor Labaš (član povjerenstva)
• Granter: University of Zagreb; Faculty of Economics and Business; Zagreb
• Defense date and country: 2023-09-18, Croatia
• Scientific / art field, discipline and subdiscipline: SOCIAL SCIENCES; Economics

Abstract

Automobilska industrija se smatra jednom od snažnijih i značajnijih industrija u svjetskom gospodarstvu koja je podložna brojim promjenama i trendovima. U diplomskom radu se istražuje uloga roba i terminskih tržišta unutar automobilske industrije, s posebnim naglaskom na njihov doprinos prilagodbi i održavanju stabilnosti u dinamičnom okruženju. U kontekstu dinamičnih političkih i ekonomskih događanja, postavlja se hipoteza da će globalni lanci dobave proći kroz značajne transformacije, pri čemu će roba odigrati ključnu ulogu u tom procesu. Provodi se analiza kretanja ključnih roba u suvremenom gospodarstvu, istovremeno istražujući važnost i promjene cijena određenih roba od velikog značaja za automobilsku industriju. Poluvodiči, litij, nikal, čelik i aluminij su samo neke od sirovina koje su neophodne za proizvodnju automobila, te promjene u cijenama navedenih sirovina ozbiljno mogu narušiti stabilnost automobilske industrije. Utvrđuju se i proučavaju strategije za efikasno upravljanje rizikom, koje neutraliziraju rizik promjene cijena sirovina putem korištenja terminskih tržišta. Svrha ovog istraživanja jest dublje sagledati kompleksnost i dinamiku industrije te preporučiti odgovarajuće strategije za upravljanje rizicima s ciljem osiguranja stabilnosti i prosperiteta u ovom dinamičnom sektoru. U kontekstu neprekidnih tehnoloških inovacija i izazova tržišta, organizacije su prisiljene biti agilne u prilagodbi svojih proizvodnih strategija. Kreiranje strategija koje uravnoteženo odgovaraju nestabilnosti tržišta i fluktuacijama cijena ulaznih resursa omogućuje tvrtkama da ostanu konkurentne i inovativne, osiguravajući pri tome stabilnost svojeg poslovanja čak i u vrtlogu turbulencija. Shvaćanje uloge ključnih roba unutar automobilske industrije igra iznimno bitnu ulogu, omogućavajući prilagodbu poslovanja i ostvarivanje konkurentske prednosti u industriji koja neprestano evoluira, zahtijevajući visoku razinu fleksibilnosti i kontinuiranih inovacija.

Abstract (english)

The automotive industry is considered one of the most powerful and significant industries in the global economy, vulnerable to numerous changes and trends. The thesis examines the role of commodity and futures markets within the automotive industry, with special emphasis on their on their contribution to adaptation and maintaining stability in a dynamic environment. In the context of dynamic political and economic events, the hypothesis is formulated that global supply chains will undergo significant transformations, wherein commodities will play a pivotal role in this process. An analysis of the movement of key goods in the modern economy is carried out, simultaneously investigating the importance and price changes of certain goods of great importance for the automotive industry. Semiconductors, lithium, nickel, steel, and aluminum are just a few of the essential raw materials for automobile production, and fluctuations in the prices of these mentioned commodities can seriously disrupt the stability of the automotive industry. Strategies for effective risk management are identified and examined, which neutralize the risk of raw material price changes through the use of futures markets. The purpose of this research is to take a deeper look at the complexity and dynamics of the industry and to recommend appropriate risk management strategies with the aim of ensuring stability and prosperity in this dynamic sector. In the context of continuous technological innovation and market challenges, organizations are forced to be agile in adapting their production strategies. Crafting strategies that effectively address market instability and fluctuations in input resource prices enables companies to remain competitive and innovative, while ensuring the stability of their business even in the midst of turbulence. Understanding the role of key commodities within the automotive industry plays an exceptionally significant role, enabling business adaptation and the achievement of competitive advantages in an industry that continually evolves, demanding a high degree of flexibility and continuous innovation.

• Keywords: autoindustrija; robe; utjecaj; strategija upravljanja rizikom; oscilacija cijena
• Keywords (english): automotive industry; commodity; impact; risk management strategies; price fluctuations
• Language: croatian
• URN:NBN: urn:nbn:hr:148:963785
• Study programme: Title: Business economics; Study programme type: university; Study level: integrated undergraduate and graduate; Academic / professional title: sveučilišni magistar ekonomije/sveučilišna magistra ekonomije (sveučilišni magistar ekonomije/sveučilišna magistra ekonomije)
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• Access conditions: Open access
• Created on: 2023-09-19 16:54:19