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  1. 1. The Future of Urban Last Mile Deliveries - Not a piece of cake

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Hannah Renhed; Martina Kylebäck Wennerlöf; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban last mile delivery; customer demands; sustainability; outsourcing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Urban last mile delivery has become an increasingly relevant topic in this day and age, where the urban population is growing at the same time as climate change forces nations to limit emissions. The demand for fast and flexible deliveries in urban areas accelerates, which further escalates the need to optimize these last mile deliveries since they are the most polluting part of the supply chain. READ MORE

  3. 2. 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 ekonomi

    Author : Lovisa Hillberg; Jenny Gustafsson; Märta Huldén; [2023]
    Keywords : Sourcing strategies; Nearshoring; Textile industry; Production; Sustainability;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 3. Secmaker–aR&D--‐focusedITsecuritycompany : Investigatingrisksassociatedwithoutsourcingthesalesfunction

    University essay from KTH/Entreprenörskap och Innovation

    Author : ERIC ANDERSON; [2013]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The emergence of the personal computer has had huge impact on society. Implications of which have been difficult to foresee. Following the arrival of the Internet, IT security has become an increasingly important aspect of business. READ MORE

  5. 4. Factors Affecting Supply Chain Management Efficiency in Cross Border Outsourcing - A case study of H&M and it´s Outsourcing Operations in Bangladesh

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Mohammad Abdul Alim; Md. Rajib Hasan; [2010-11-04]
    Keywords : Global Outsourcing; Supply Chain efficiency; Ready Made Garments Industry; H M;

    Abstract : Background: Outsourcing has been emerged as an important business and economic strategy for achieving competitive advantage to multinational companies these days. The comparative advantages of different countries and companies‟ intention to maintain increased focus on their core businesses drive them to go for offshore production sourcing their needs by utilizing an effective supply chain system. READ MORE

  6. 5. East or West, Home is Best? A case study regarding backsourcing at Volvo Car Corporation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Kim Jonsson; Martin Karlsson; [2010-06-30]
    Keywords : Backsourcing; Volvo Car Corporation; Make Buy decisions; Cross-functional decisions;

    Abstract : Background and Problem: For the last couple of decades, global competition have increased tremendously, forcing companies to find new ways to stay competitive. One way of doing this is to outsource functions to external suppliers. However, many outsourcing decisions have been ill-founded, sometimes leading to severe implications. READ MORE