Essays about: "Supplier selection strategy"
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16. THE MAKE-OR-BUY DECISIONS IN ITALCEMENTI PACKING SOLUTIONS : A quantitative approach in the global purchasing strategy context
University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)Abstract : Many multinational corporations find themselves frequently in the dichotomous question of whether to make or buy a given component; but when those companies are operating with a global purchasing strategy, oriented to high levels of centralization and dealing simultaneously with the implications of purchasing and producing the same item, the approach to take the decision becomes difficult to find, even with the current literature and practitioners knowledge This master thesis addresses in a comprehensive proposal the way to undertake this kind of make-or-buy decisions. Through the literature review done, regarding global purchasing strategy, purchasing models, supplier selection methods and make-or-buy frameworks; it was found a convenient model to merge those concepts with the empirical experiences of a single case study in the Italcementi Group, one of the largest Cement producers in the world. READ MORE
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17. Flexibility in Supply Chain. A case study of ICA AB (Non-Food/Clothing) and sub-case of ZARA
University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementAbstract : Problem – The essential problem being analyzed in the research paper is the methods of improving supply chain flexibility under certain circumstances and constrains that are imposed on the company. Purpose - The paper aims at providing suggestions on improvement of supply chain flexibility for ICA AB (Clothing) based on comparative analysis on sub-case study of ZARA. READ MORE
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18. Improved Sourcing Flexibility through Strategic Procurement : A Case Study in a Global Manufacturing Company
University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Avd.)Abstract : Background – Increase in global competition, technological changes and demanding customers have resulted in more knowledge-intensive, unstable, complicated and an uncertain environment. In order to overcome these demand uncertainties and tough circumstances, manufacturers are required to investigate methods to increase flexibility. READ MORE
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19. Determining Supply Chain Inventory Locations Through Product Classification : A Case Study of a Sealing Material Company
University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain ManagementAbstract : Nowadays firms must develop inventory policies that enable them to cope with the changing marketplace. Determining proper inventory locations can help decrease costs related to inventory holding and transportation. Moreover, this allows firms to respond in a timely manner to customers’ requirements. READ MORE
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20. "Made in Ukraine" : a tag in the functional or innovative garment?
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen TextilhögskolanAbstract : Problem Since the globalisation has enabled apparel companies to purchase materialsand goods from all around the world, the constant challenge is to find themost beneficial country and supplier who can provide the highest value tothe lowest cost. There are however factors to be considered in the aspect ofsupplier selection and the decision is often made through assessment ofnation-specific resources like labour costs, deliveries, trade restrictions andquality. READ MORE
