Essays about: "Case study of outsourcing"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 137 essays containing the words Case study of outsourcing.

1. 21. Agile product development for integrated suppliers : A qualitative case study on the challenges of developing internal product development practices for an integrated supplier

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Linus Lindgren; [2020]
   Keywords : Supplier Integration; Agile Development; Product Development; Automotive Industry; Hybrid Models; Scrum; Stage-Gate; Agile Leadership; Leverantörsintegration; Agil Utveckling; Produktutveckling; Fordonsindustrin; Hybridmodeller; Scrum; Stage-Gate; Agilt Ledarskap;

   Abstract : Product development has become essential in today’s technology driven marketplace. Currently, pointbased models such as the stage-gate model are applied in practice of several incumbent firms in the automotive industry. READ MORE

3. 22. The decision behind outsourcing New Product Development : An exploratory case study in the context of technical products

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för hälsa, natur- och teknikvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Ebba Öhlin; [2020]
   Keywords : Outsourcing; make-or-buy; decision-making; model; factors; NPD; Utkontraktering; köpa eller göra; beslutsfattande; modell; faktorer; NPU;

   Abstract : In todays increased globalized business world and with a firms’ ongoing need for higher quality and lower costs, outsourcing is a popular strategy for companies to use. This thesis intends to study outsourcing in the context of new product development (NPD). The aim of this research is to contribute to the field of operations management. READ MORE

4. 23. The role of networks in the internationalization process of Small-and Medium-sized Enterprises

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomi

   Author : Taha Ayed; Malin Rosén; [2020]
   Keywords : SMEs; Business relationships; Networks; Collaboration; Culture; Trust; Internationalization;

   Abstract : Aim: The aim of the study is to increase the understanding of the role of networks in the internationalization process of SMEs. Method: The study applies a qualitative method based on the hermeneutic research tradition and an inductive research approach. A multi-case study research has been conducted, through ten semi-structured interviews. 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. Centralization vs. Decentralization: Selection of Downstream Supply Chain Strategy : A single case study on the positioning of purchasing within the Supply Chain of a multinational company

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Oliver Mazoyer; [2020]
   Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Globalization; Outsourcing; Risks; Purchasing; Data Mining; Strategies; Network Design; Selection Framework; Centralization; Decentralization; Scenario; Distribution Network; COVID-19; Supply Chain Management; Globalisering; Outsourcing; Risker; Inköp; Data Mining; Strategier; Nätverksdesign; Urvalsramverk; Centralisering; Decentralisering; Scenario; Distributionsnätverk; COVID-19;

   Abstract : As Supply Chain Management has continuously evolved, it has during recent times been exposed to the opportunities and threats that follow globalization. Firms have the possibility of getting their products/services to customers worldwide by outsourcing processes. READ MORE