Essays about: "sourcing strategy"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 90 essays containing the words sourcing strategy.

1. 21. Leveraging External Sources of Innovation with the Application of Collaborative Software Tools : The case of SMEs

   University essay from

   Author : Fanny Nilsson; Jennifer Sturedahl; [2021]
   Keywords : Innovation; external sources of innovation; digital tools; collaborative software tools; SMEs;

   Abstract : Background – Leveraging external sources of innovation (ESI) is found to be vital for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) innovation work as they commonly suffer from a lack of resources to facilitate and execute this work. The interaction with the external environment does, in turn, enable access to knowledge and capabilities that SMEs currently not possess. READ MORE

3. 22. THE SHIFT TOWARD ELECTRIFICATION IN THE AUTOMOTIVE INDUSTRY - A Scenario Analysis Investigating What Sourcing Mode for Lithium-Ion Battery Cells Original Equipment Manufacturers Can Take to Meet Future Demand in The United States

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Nicolina Jacobsson; Sara Svärd; [2020-07-22]
   Keywords : Automotive Industry; Electrification; Electrification in the United States; Lithium-ion Battery Cells; Scenario Planning; Sourcing; Sourcing Continuum; Transaction Cost Theory;

   Abstract : The automotive industry is one of the main contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and has consequently commenced its transition toward producing more sustainable vehicles. Electric vehicles are contributing to sustainable development and due to new components, original equipment manufacturers are facing substantial supply chain challenges. READ MORE

4. 23. Assembly flow design and process data digitalization for Process Industries : Flow and Line balancing with Simulation for Paper and Pulp Instruments with digital Information management

   University essay from KTH/Industriell produktion

   Author : Goushik Nattanmai Ganesh Babu; [2020]
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   Abstract : The ABB Lorentzen and Wettre in Kista produces Paper and Pulp Testing Instruments for Paper Mills worldwide. The unit has product range of over 140 instruments. In the production there is significantly longer throughput times compared to the demand takt in the assembly of instruments since they are working in a Fixed position layout. READ MORE

5. 24. 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. 25. The influence of deal process characteristics on Private Equity returns

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi

   Author : Bianca Merckling; Michael Ballard; [2020]
   Keywords : Private Equity; Deal process characteristics; Deal sourcing; Value drivers; Social networks;

   Abstract : This paper examines the influence of deal process characteristics on Private Equity (PE) returns and deal sourcing in the Nordics. We conducted a quantitative survey with eight Nordic PE firms supplemented by in-depth interviews to understand what sourcing looks like today as well as identifying favorable deal process characteristics. READ MORE