Essays about: "Knowledge Process Outsourcing"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 32 essays containing the words Knowledge Process Outsourcing.

  1. 21. A Multiple Case Study on Contradictions and Pre-conditions for Outsourcing Agile Software Development Projects

    University essay from Företagsekonomi; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Maksim Buslovic; Samson Deribe; [2012]
    Keywords : Agility; Agile Method; Contradictions; Pre-conditions; Outsourcing;

    Abstract : Title: A Multiple Case Study on Contradictions and Pre-conditions for Outsourcing Agile Software Development ProjectsAuthor: Maksim Buslovič & Samson DeribeSupervisor: Jonas SöderlundDate: May 30th, 2012Background: In today’s turbulent business environment organizational success depends on its ability to embrace change and adapt quickly. The ability to satisfy customer is core to profitability; thus being agile is a prominent factor, because customer expectations are never static. READ MORE

  3. 22. Closing the Loop : Reverse supply chain management andproduct return processes in electronics retailing

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Julija Gorskova; Edrion Ortega; [2012]
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    Abstract : Abstract Problem There is a gap in the knowledge concerning reverse product flows due to a lack of research and empirical data in the field of reverse supply chain management in general. Furthermore, more research is needed to investigate the factors influencing the decision making process regarding the right reverse supply chain recovery option choice for companies in order to close the supply chain loop. READ MORE

  4. 23. Outsourcing Research & Development - Future Challenges and Management Implications

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Camilla Minnhagen; [2011]
    Keywords : R D Outsourcing; Transaction Cost Economics; Resource Based View; Industrial Network Approach; Business Environment Trends;

    Abstract : It is a common practice to outsource activities that are easily identified and separated from core business. However, firms are also increasingly outsourcing complex activities that are closer to core, such as Research & Development (R&D). READ MORE

  5. 24. The Extra Cost of Business Process Outsourcing -a study at Volvo Cars Corporation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Stefan Bojan Bosnjak; Sebastian Lewandowski; [2010-06-16]
    Keywords : Outsourcing; Offshoring; Extra Costs; Business Process Outsourcing; BPO; Offshore Specific Factors; Culture; Language; Geographical Distance; East Asia; Volvo Cars; VCC; Coordination Costs; Control Costs; Specification Costs; Knowledge transfer Costs; MNC; Volvo; Learning; Services;

    Abstract : Service offshoring of IT-enabled services has been labeled as the new wave of globalization. However, research has shown that every second offshored project never reaches the expected cost savings, simply because companies fail to include extra costs that are additional to the contract costs. READ MORE

  6. 25. Driving Forces of Outsourcing New Product Development and Its Implications

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Yushan Xu; [2010]
    Keywords : new product development; transaction cost economics; knowledge based theory; resource based theory; Outsourcing; Business and Economics; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper addresses how firms make decision of outsourcing knowledge-intensive activities such as new products development (NPD). Through the employment of transaction cost economics, resource based theory and knowledge based theories, a conceptual decision model is presented, and key factors which influence the decision making process are proposed and compared to the arguments generated from empirical studies. READ MORE