Essays about: "firm outsourcing"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 54 essays containing the words firm outsourcing.
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1. Net Present Value of Investments in Data Warehousing and Differences Across Firm Sizes
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomiAbstract : The continuous advent of data management technologies has enabled small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)s like Transalb Kühl- und Express-GmbH, a small German trucking company, to explore the strategic and financial benefits of data warehousing. This case study evaluates the data warehouse investment at Transalb by employing a Net Present Value (NPV) analysis to determine its financial viability. READ MORE
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2. Internationalization Barriers in the Healthtech Industry : A study of barriers that business-to-business Software-as-a-Service healthtech companies experience when expanding organically from Sweden to other European markets
University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)Abstract : As a result of the aging and growing population in Europe, the demand for healthcare services continues to rise. It is therefore important to streamline the healthcare sector to manage the growing demand. One way to do this is by implementing digital-health solutions. READ MORE
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3. Facilitating Radical Collaboration in Open Innovation : A case study in collaboration with IKEA
University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)Abstract : The increased customer demand for innovative and sustainable solutions implies that companies need to seek knowledge, and insights, beyond their traditional business models. This by opening up barriers and collaborating with other stakeholders. Using this approach is referred to in the literature as practicing open innovation. READ MORE
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4. The role of financial and non-financial goals in the make or buy decision at a family firm : A case study on Väderstad AB
University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)Abstract : Background: Make or buy decisions is the most fundamental part in a company’s manufacturing strategy. The decision is complex and involves sacrifices whichever strategy is chosen, and before making the decision the firm should understand and evaluate the trade-offs and comparative costs of manufacturing or outsourcing. READ MORE
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5. Agile product development for integrated suppliers : A qualitative case study on the challenges of developing internal product development practices for an integrated supplier
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Product development has become essential in today’s technology driven marketplace. Currently, pointbased models such as the stage-gate model are applied in practice of several incumbent firms in the automotive industry. READ MORE
