Essays about: "Low-cost country sourcing"

Found 4 essays containing the words Low-cost country sourcing.

  1. 1. Exploring nearshoring opportunities in a low-cost country : a case study of nearshoring between Sweden and Morocco

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Lovisa Hillberg; Jenny Gustafsson; Märta Huldén; [2023]
    Keywords : Sourcing strategies; Nearshoring; Textile industry; Production; Sustainability;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to explore possibilities for textile companies in European high-cost countries to relocate production to low-cost countries in North Africa by performing a case study on Sweden and Morocco. The study will thereby contribute to increased understanding of nearshoring opportunities in low-cost countries. READ MORE

  3. 2. Expected and Achieved Outcomes of Reshoring: A Swedish Perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Tekniska Högskolan

    Author : Alexander Vestin; Movin Sequeira Frank; [2017]
    Keywords : reshoring; manufacturing; expected outcomes; achieved outcomes;

    Abstract : Purpose: Over the last couple of decades, globalization has impacted market competition. This results in that companies heavily offshore to low-wage countries to enhance its competitiveness through lower costs. Offshoring constitutes relocation of manufacturing activities to other existing manufacturing sites in foreign countries. READ MORE

  4. 3. THE ENLARGEMENT OF THE EUROPEAN UNION: NEW POSSIBILITIES FOR REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION. The case of Brightpoint Inc. in Bulgaria

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Iskra Gagova; [2008-03-03T06:57:56Z]
    Keywords : business process outsourcing; regional distribution centre; market; supply chain members; logistics location; gravity point; logistics costs; mobile phones;

    Abstract : The globalization of business lead not only to accessibility to bigger markets for the companies, but also increased competition and imposed high requirements on their performance. Thus, many firms implemented outsourcing as a strategy for their international expansion. However, decisions on outsourcing locations are quite complex. READ MORE

  5. 4. Low Cost Country Sourcing: An introduction for companies on the verge of starting their LCC sourcing initiatives

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

    Author : Shirin Javaheri; [2007]
    Keywords : Low-cost country sourcing; Global sourcing; Outsourcing; Low-cost countries;

    Abstract : This thesis was originally written on behalf of ASSA ABLOY AB, a company on the verge of increasing its low-cost country sourcing. The main purpose of this thesis was to investigate which type of products are most suitable to source in low-cost countries and which type of contractual business form that is most suitable for sourcing in low-cost countries. READ MORE