Essays about: "Strategic Sourcing"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 78 essays containing the words Strategic Sourcing.

1. 26. Optimization of aftermarket logistics with dual supply chains for Sandvik AB

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för teknisk ekonomi och logistik; Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

   Author : Gopalakrishnan Srinivasan; Akshay Hingmire; [2020]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Background: Aftermarket logistics is important for a manufacturing company to maintain customer satisfaction in the long run. However, the supply chain set for aftermarket parts is equally crucial as the original equipment. Modification or optimization of the logistics systems for slow-moving aftermarket items is inevitable. READ MORE

3. 27. The opportunities of applying Artificial Intelligence in strategic sourcing

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

   Author : Frida Karlsson; [2020]
   Keywords : Strategic sourcing; Artificial Intelligence; ANN; NLP; ML; spend analysis; forecasting; supplier selection; RFQ-process; negotiation process; contract management; supplier performance management; Strategiskt inköp; Artificiell Intelligens; ANN; NLP; ML; spendanalys; forecasting; leverantörsval; RFQ-process; kontraktshantering; uppföljning av leverantörsprestation;

   Abstract : Artificial Intelligence technology has become increasingly important from a business perspective. In strategic sourcing, the technology has not been explored much. However, 67% of CPO:s in a survey showed that AI is one of their top priorities the next 10 years. READ MORE

4. 28. Towards a Greener World : Examining Green Sourcing in Supply Chain Management

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell ekonomi

   Author : Isak Jansson; Carl Kling; [2020]
   Keywords : Green sourcing; environmental sustainability; supply chain management; strategic sourcing; supplier assessment; supplier performance evaluation; supplier collaboration;

   Abstract : Purpose – The purpose of this study is to explore green sourcing in supply chain management by the example of two large organisations. Design/methodology/approach – This study followed an iterative cycle of reviewing literature and empirics as well as conducting analysis and discussion. READ MORE

5. 29. Creating time, over time - A study of marketing, artificial intelligence, efficiency and value creation

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Hanna Källström; [2019-07-03]
   Keywords : Marketing procurement; discourse theory; value creation theory; artificial intelligence; branding;

   Abstract : This article focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) has potential to make marketing procurement more effective and efficient. Creating more time for marketing buyers gives them opportunities to engage in value creating strategy work benefiting the brand. Volvo Cars is used as a case study from which a qualitative discourse study is performed. READ MORE

6. 30. Cost Engineering Strategies for Industrial Sourcing

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

   Author : Erik Lindved; Jakob Rolén; [2019]
   Keywords : Cost Engineering; Cost Estimation; Procurement; Industrial Sourcing; Manufacturing Industry.; Kostnadsestimeringsteknik; kostnadsestimat; anskaffning; industriellt inköp; tillverkningsindustri.;

   Abstract : The art of estimating and managing costs is commonly referred to as cost engineering which is a vital tool to counteract cost uncertainty. Current research within the area mainly focuses on the cost estimation techniques themselves and the strategic implications have not yet been studied in-depth, nor been set into relation to traditional sourcing strategies. READ MORE