Essays about: "offshore foundation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words offshore foundation.

  1. 11. How does the host country see reshoring? : An empirical research from Chinese supplier side

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Yuyao Duan; Yiting Wang; [2017]
    Keywords : Reshoring; Offshoring; Outsourcing; Drivers; Factors;

    Abstract : Background: Fierce international competition drives companies to reconsider how to approach the global market. Strategies, such as offshoring and outsourcing are commonly implemented to realize cost reduction and better profit performance. READ MORE

  3. 12. Barriers and opportunities of offshoring strategies : The case of Indpro

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Therese Smith; [2015]
    Keywords : Offshoring strategies; offshoring; Indpro; IT; India; Sweden; Customer; Vendor; Relations; relationship; Field study; The offshore project success model; culture; involvement; clear expectations; trust; project success;

    Abstract : Communication technology allows companies to deliver services electronically. This leads to a lower dependence on geographical location. Historically, companies have moved IT related work to countries where wages are lower to decrees costs. READ MORE

  4. 13. OFFSHORE FOUNDATION - A CHALLENGE IN THE BALTIC SEA

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Energivetenskap

    Author : Lucía Aspizua; [2015]
    Keywords : Offshore; foundation;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT This project deals with the search of the most proper offshore foundation to install in the Baltic Sea, in order to reduce costs and environmental impact. A pre-study was performed to define the Baltic Sea conditions and the required knowledge for the following steps. READ MORE

  5. 14. OFFSHORE WIND FARM DECOMMISSIONING: INTRODUCING A MULTI-CRITERIA DECISION AID APPROACH

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Hans Kerkvliet; [2015]
    Keywords : wind power; decommissioning; off-shore; multi-criteria;

    Abstract : The objective of this Thesis is to develop a methodological framework to guide the decision maker in selecting a decommissioning method for offshore wind farms which is supported by the majority of relevant stakeholders. Initially, a literature review has been conducted to find out which methods are available to decommission an off-shore wind farm and which criteria can influence the outcome. READ MORE

  6. 15. 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