Essays about: "offshoring"
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1. Choosing the Perfect Spot - An exploratory study of the underlying factors behind companies' location decisions
University essay from Lunds universitet/ProduktionsekonomiAbstract : Over time, different trends have been spotted in how companies decide to locate their businesses. From the gradual rise of more offshoring of operations, to the recent increase in popularity of returning business domestically again. READ MORE
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2. Bringing it back home? : The effects of Industry 4.0 on backshoring to the home country: A qualitative study
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to study the impact of Industry 4.0 on the backshoring of international companies. As well, this thesis will provide an in-depth look of how backshoring is being carried out under the wave of Industry 4.0. READ MORE
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3. Exploring nearshoring opportunities in a low-cost country : a case study of nearshoring between Sweden and Morocco
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : The purpose of this study is to explore possibilities for textile companies in European high-cost countries to relocate production to low-cost countries in North Africa by performing a case study on Sweden and Morocco. The study will thereby contribute to increased understanding of nearshoring opportunities in low-cost countries. READ MORE
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4. The impact of COVID-19 and the importance of supply chain resilience building : Case study of Swedish firms using offshoring for finished goods
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Industriell ekonomiAbstract : Purpose: This study aims to look deeper at how Swedish firms using offshoring have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic regarding their supply chains and make them more resilient. Design/methodology/approach: This study is a case study that examines two Swedish companies that have outsourced their production processes to other countries. READ MORE
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5. Backshore Once Offshored Manufacturing? : Exploring Sustainability as a Driver for Backshoring Decisions in Sweden
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : This master thesis has been conducted for Hanza Holding AB which is a global company with production facilities grouped into local clusters in proximity to its clients. The company has experienced an increased demand from companies seeking to relocate their production back to their home countries to be closer to their end markets. READ MORE