Essays about: "Challenges of Outsourcing"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 55 essays containing the words Challenges of Outsourcing.

1. 21. Insourcing after outsourcing, A study of the opportunities and challenges in the insourcing process

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Camilla Ödling; Jennifer Täfvander; [2017]
   Keywords : insourcing; outsourcing; backsourcing;

   Abstract : Outsourcing has been a common topic in relation to business strategy for many decades. It is when an organization transfer some activities to an external vendor. In order to achieve a competitive advantage organizations use external vendors to perform the activities more efficiently and effectively. READ MORE

3. 22. Improving Supply Chain Efficiency in-store with a Lean Approach; A case study of Intersport Sweden AB

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Robert Carlsson; Adam Gräsberg; [2016-09-27]
   Keywords : Lean; Lean retail; in-store; in-store logistics; in-store supply chain; retail efficiency;

   Abstract : With improved transportation and a more open market, supply chain management has evolved into becoming increasingly complex, resulting in longer supply chains and a need for operational excellence to stay competitive. Within the sector of retail this is further complicated by the demand for shorter product lifecycles and new products on a frequent basis to meet customer expectations. READ MORE

4. 23. Coordinating the distribution networks in clinical supply chains A case of AstraZeneca’s pharmaceutical and lab kits networks

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Ioannis Poulios; Efthymios Kanatos; [2016-07-04]
   Keywords : clinical studies; clinical trial logistics; pharmaceutical R D sector; AstraZeneca; regulations in clinical studies; drug import regulations; supply chain coordination;

   Abstract : Decreasing profits and sharp globalized competition has driven the leading pharmaceutical companies to reduce the expenditures of new drug development by redesigning the clinical logistics processes. Under this context, the study managers of a clinical study of AstraZeneca in cardiovascular sector wanted to investigate the potential coordination of the distribution flows of the pharmaceutical kits and ancillary lab kits to the investigation sites as performed by the two strategic outsourcing partners, Fisher and Covance, respectively. READ MORE

5. 24. Procuring and Outsourcing IT contingent talent workers in the digital era: A Work System Lens : Information Technology Outsourcing

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för informatik

   Author : Saad Saad; [2016]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Digital age is a challenging period for multinational companies resulting in a greater need for flexible organisational activities creating a huge demand for IT contingent talent workers. The purpose of this study is to examine the challenges associated with this growing phenomenon. READ MORE

6. 25. Exploring knowledge sharing in the Requirement Engineering phase of globally distributed Information Systems development : Perceived challenges and suggestions for improvement

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för informatik (IK)

   Author : Sasikala Adappan Ramu; Venkatesh Narasingam Kuppusamy; [2016]
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   Abstract : The Master thesis explores the knowledge sharing that takes place during the requirement engineering phase of globally distributed information systems development. In recent years, due to globalization, information systems development activities have become increasingly distributed across different geographical locations. READ MORE