Essays about: "Master Thesis, international sourcing"

Found 3 essays containing the words Master Thesis, international sourcing.

  1. 1. Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Vishal Natesan; Emil Sarajlic; [2023]
    Keywords : Supplying; digitisation; digitalization; Artificial Intelligence; Turbulence; Delivery performance; Duni Group; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Purchasing and digitalization in an era of turbulence Authors: Emil Sarajlic & Vishal Natesan Supervisor: Wilbert Baerwaldt, Director Sourcing and Value Chain at Duni AB Louise Bildsten, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Examiner: Jan Olhager, Department of Industrial Management & Logistics, Faculty of Engineering, Lund University Background: This research delves into the uncertainties and challenges encountered in global supply chain operations, exacerbated by unpredictable events such as the COVID-19 pandemic and the 2021 Suez Canal obstruction. These disruptions can lead to stock-outs, poor capacity utilization, and the need for expensive buffers. READ MORE

  3. 2. THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF THE PURCHASING FUNCTION - STRATEGIC ALIGNMENT

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Jesus Mera Ruiz De Lira; [2011]
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    Abstract : Problem. The importance of strategic alignment between the purchasing and the firm strategy has increased in recent years because it has been pointed out as a mean to improve business performance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Problems and Challenges of Global Sourcing : A Study of Chinese Manufacturing Enterprises

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Chunnan Jiang; Yue Tian; [2010]
    Keywords : International purchasing; global sourcing; supplier selection; Chinese manufacturing enterprises;

    Abstract : Background:Scholars tend to view global sourcing as a one-way street, whereby multinational manufacturers from developed countries purchase low-cost materials and products from developing countries. Undoubtedly, one of the purchasing bases for them is China because of its abundant resources and cheap labor. READ MORE