Essays about: "near-sourcing"

Found 2 essays containing the word near-sourcing.

1. 1. Is Sweden Ready to Implement a Textile Recycling System?

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Textilhögskolan

   Author : MOA PORSE; [2014]
   Keywords : textile; recycling; Sweden; sustainability; fashion; waste management; recycle;

   Abstract : : It is problematic from an environmental point of view when consumers have damaged or worn out textiles and need to dispose of them (Domina and Koch, 2002). Domina and Koch (2002) explain that unwanted consumer textiles that are not suited for donation to charity organizations, are simply thrown into the trash. READ MORE

3. 2. Exploring the Trend of Near-Sourcing to Eastern-Europe: the Case of Swedish Manufacturers

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

   Author : Gunita Laursone; Emelie Domeij; [2012]
   Keywords : manufacturing outsourcing; Swedish manufacturers; offshore out-sourcing; far-sourcing; China; near-sourcing; Eastern Europe;

   Abstract : Outsourcing has been a way for firms to reduce their cost of production and enabling them to focus on their core competencies for decades. As the total costs for manufacturing in China – the most prominent outsourcing location, are increasing due to unfavourable mar-ket changes, which in turn leads to loss of the competitive advantage, European companies are more and more often realizing and pursuing the benefits of ‘near-sourcing’ their manu-facturing operations to Eastern European countries. READ MORE