Essays about: "outsource costs"

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  1. 1. Bringing human rights due diligence into law: Addressing modern slavery or business as usual? : A postcolonial assessment of the UK Modern Slavery Act’s compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Isabelle Kämpe; [2023]
    Keywords : UK Modern Slavery Act; MSA; UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; UNGP; modern slavery; human rights due diligence; HRDD; supply chain; transparency; postcolonialism; neo-colonialism; dependency theory;

    Abstract : Operating through complex supply chains and multiple jurisdictions, today’s business enterprises can outsource manufacturing to different parts of the world where they can take advantage of low labour- and production costs. In the global quest for businesses to maximise their profits, deteriorating working conditions for offshore labour workers are increasing the risks of human rights abuses. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Future of Urban Last Mile Deliveries - Not a piece of cake

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Hannah Renhed; Martina Kylebäck Wennerlöf; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban last mile delivery; customer demands; sustainability; outsourcing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Urban last mile delivery has become an increasingly relevant topic in this day and age, where the urban population is growing at the same time as climate change forces nations to limit emissions. The demand for fast and flexible deliveries in urban areas accelerates, which further escalates the need to optimize these last mile deliveries since they are the most polluting part of the supply chain. READ MORE

  4. 3. From Champagne showers to the back of the grid: A case study of Williams Racing

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Mirza Bander; Yasmine Hartvig; Caoimhe O'Sullivan; [2021]
    Keywords : Brand heritage; Heritage brand; Brand identity; Brand reputation; Formula 1; Brand Management; Sponsorship; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Williams is a long standing, family owned and operated Formula 1 team. Their track record of success is closely tied to their status as a skilled and independent constructor in a highly competitive and monetized sport. When founder Frank Williams steps aside and his daughter Claire takes over, the team struggles to produce the glory of yesteryear. READ MORE

  5. 4. An Evaluation of Sourcing Strategies’ Relationship with Software Development Project Performance

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Johanna Strand; Shenner Kotlji; [2020]
    Keywords : Sourcing Strategies; Insourcing; Outsourcing; Global Software Development; Project Performance; Sourcing Strategier; Insourcing; Outsourcing; Global Mjukvaruutveckling; Projekt Performance;

    Abstract : Background: The rapid improvement of technological infrastructure over the past three decades have led to increased connectivity and communication possibilities. This has allowed firms to develop sophisticated firm-specific governance structures with the use of different sourcing strategies. READ MORE

  6. 5. Effect of outsourcing on organizational performance in Rwanda

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Christine Uwamahoro Kayumba; [2019]
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    Abstract : Many organizations have started using outsourcing strategy over the years but still many organizations didn’t realize the full benefit of it. Some have experienced low productivity, their they failed to attain expected cost saving and their profitability have not been balanced or stable. READ MORE