Essays about: "Supplier selection strategy"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 25 essays containing the words Supplier selection strategy.

  1. 21. Strategic model for the assessment ofbusiness opportunities: A case study in an electrical equipment manufacturer

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

    Author : Alejandro Viramontes; [2011]
    Keywords : strategy; strategy development; strategic management; directional policy matrix; assessment of business opportunities; long-term planning; electricity outlook.;

    Abstract : This study suggests a model for the assessment and development of new businessideas. The scope of the thesis is on the early stages of the model, specifically on the firsttwo steps which refer to screening and identification of global trends in the electricitymarket and the assessment and selection of business opportunities. READ MORE

  3. 22. 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

  4. 23. A case study of selecting suppliers in China

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

    Author : Xueying Guan; Shenning Wang; [2009]
    Keywords : case study; supplier criteria; supplier selection process; outsourcing; China;

    Abstract : Based on current competitive market, supply chain becomes to be more and more important to overall corporate strategy. Finding good suppliers makes much more senses for the companies nowadays as purchasing is one of the basis parts on the upstream of the supply chain. READ MORE

  5. 24. Between outsourcing and Open Innovation : An intercultural case study in the Telecom industry

    University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Petra Edoff; [2008]
    Keywords : Open Innovation; Telecom industry; Intercultural management; Vendor relations;

    Abstract : As the competition is increasing both nationally and globally, the companies are looking for new ways to decrease costs and gain innovation. The latest hot topic is Open innovation (OI), which can be seen as the ultimate limit in terms of accessible expertise, since it makes no difference in valuing an idea in terms of its origin. READ MORE

  6. 25. From process selection to supplier selection : a case study about an accessory purchasing department exploring JIT and/or VMI process collaboration with their suppliers.

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Mette Eisensö; Liselott Dahl; [2007]
    Keywords : Just-in-time JIT ; ; Vendor Managed Inventory VMI ; ; supplier selection; ; Supply Chain Management;

    Abstract : For many retailers, manufacturers, and wholesalers, inventory is their single largest investments of corporate assets. Problems such as stock-outs and bullwhip effect due to sales fluctuation and poor visibility are normal for manufactures. READ MORE