Essays about: "Purchasing and supply function"

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  1. 11. Strategic Alignment and its influence on Purchasers : Propositions for constructing the strategic alignment

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Daniel Jansson; Joel Karlsson; [2016]
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    Abstract : Purpose The purpose of this research is to contribute towards a deeper understanding of the strategic alignments influence on the purchaser and how the alignment can be constructed to be more supportive for the purchaser. Methodology The empirical data were collected through interviews and document studies. READ MORE

  3. 12. Total Cost of Purchasing at Duni AB: Development of a Cost Model

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Josefine Eriksson; Emilia Sterner; [2016]
    Keywords : life cycle costing; activity-based costing; total cost of ownership; landed cost; sourcing decision making; purchasing management; purchasing cost model; purchasing measurements; economical life-cycle decision; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : BACKGROUND Through global competition with possibilities for companies to set up production and to secure supply from all over the world the role of purchasing has increased within businesses. In order to achieve business results, a well-working purchasing department plays an important part. READ MORE

  4. 13. Should Cost Reviews and Supply Chain Integration: A Case Study at ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Andrew Cardinali; [2014]
    Keywords : Internal integration; Supply chain integration; Should-cost; Purchasing portfolio models; Strategic cost management; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Abstract Title: Should Cost Reviews and Supply Chain Integration: A Case Study at ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems Author: Andrew Cardinali Supervisors: Henrik Wallström - Ph. D., Candidate Packaging Logistics, Department of Design Sciences Faculty of Engineering LTH, Lund University Mats Johnsson - Ph.D. READ MORE

  5. 14. Low-value procurement in humanitarian organizations - the importance of using purchasing management to improve supply function efficiency

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Hugo Cabós Larroya; [2011]
    Keywords : developing countries; low-value procurement; humanitarian organization; policy management; public sector procurement; purchasing; Keywords: Procurement; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Background: Public sector organizations develop procurement policies and regulations to ensure appropriate funds management and practice of “best value for money” by managers and purchasing specialists. Nevertheless, while these policies ensure compliance, they often convert the procurement process in resource intensive activities. READ MORE

  6. 15. Environmental supplier evaluation - major factor in greening the supply chain : A case study of Kinnarps

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    Author : Ion Ilovan; Ala Sochirca; [2010]
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    Abstract : Environmental concerns challenge the current business world by questioning the way companies operate and impact the environment and by raising the awareness over the need of radical changes. The process of greening the supply chain involves greening all chain components and it contests the obsolete idea of simple reverse logistics. READ MORE