Essays about: "lead manufacturing in india."

Found 3 essays containing the words lead manufacturing in india..

  1. 1.  Alfdex Manufacturing Footprint :  Future Expansion Strategy for Production 2014 - a Global Review

    University essay from Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Robin Hedström; [2010]
    Keywords : Manufacturing Footprint; Manufacturing strategy; Offshore strategy; Expansion strategy;

    Abstract : Investments in offshore manufacturing have in a historical perspective been taken as a series of separate decisions with a strong focus on cost reduction. This kind of cost is typically narrowed to the cost of purchase or manufacture. The total supply chain costs are hardly ever considered. READ MORE

  3. 2. Implementation of SA8000 in Indian garment manufacturing : a socio-economic assessment of the impacts on working conditions and business practices

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Linda Fredricsdotter; Ingrid Stigzelius; [2006]
    Keywords : garment; SA8000; codes of conduct; social standards; social compliance; multi-stakeholder initiative; corporate social responsibility; management systems; sustainable development;

    Abstract : The garment industry has faced a constant chase for low prices, which has led to an outsourcing to developing countries where the production costs are comparatively low. In these countries, however, the workers' conditions are often forgotten. READ MORE

  4. 3. Strategic Sourcing from Low Cost Countries

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Jockum Lerenius; [2004]
    Keywords : Management of enterprises; Strategic Sourcing; Low Cost Countries; management; Företagsledning; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Authors: Henrik Eriksson and Jockum Lerenius Problem: Due to an increasingly competitive environment, a greater pressure from capital markets for shareholder value and reduced earnings growth, companies try to increase efficiency of internal processes and cutting costs, which puts purchasing on the agenda. Organisations need to balance price, quality, lead-time, delivery precision and product development when selecting suppliers and implementing cost saving strategies. READ MORE