Essays about: "outsourcing thesis topic"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words outsourcing thesis topic.

  1. 1. A reshoring decision framework

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

    Author : Sebastian Schwarz; André Eiler; [2017]
    Keywords : reshoring; offshoring; outsourcing; framework; group of factors;

    Abstract : Background An increasing number of companies in Europe are interested in reshoring the production to their home country. Advantages in other countries, such as low direct wages, do not seem to play the major role anymore. READ MORE

  3. 2. Risky Business : A qualitative study of how Swedish apparel companies manage supplier risks in China

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

    Author : Sofia Wilke; Elin Åkerlind; [2017]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Risk Management; Supplier Risks; Global Supply Chains; Swedish Apparel Companies; China.;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to provide companies with an understanding of how Swedish apparel companies manage supplier risks connected to production activities located in China. In order to conduct this study, previous literature regarding supply chain risk management has been analysed in relation to the empirical data collected during this study. READ MORE

  4. 3. Insourcing after outsourcing, A study of the opportunities and challenges in the insourcing process

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Camilla Ödling; Jennifer Täfvander; [2017]
    Keywords : insourcing; outsourcing; backsourcing;

    Abstract : Outsourcing has been a common topic in relation to business strategy for many decades. It is when an organization transfer some activities to an external vendor. In order to achieve a competitive advantage organizations use external vendors to perform the activities more efficiently and effectively. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reps or agents or both: Managers' rationale behind how to organize the sales function : About the rationale of decision-makers in manufacturing companies of the Swedish prefabricated wooden house industry behind the organization of sales forces.

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Florian Köhler; [2016]
    Keywords : sales organization; wooden houses; prefab; house manufacturing; vertical integration; outsourcing; make or buy; sales process structure;

    Abstract : Problem - Decision makers shape the structure of the sales function, but it is unclear how they go about it and why. The rationale for making certain decisions need to be analyzed in order to understand why different decision makers apply different sales strategies. READ MORE

  6. 5. Innovation through co-creation : Strategies to manage the Challenges of Co-Creation

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Darein Wadeisa; Abubakar Sada; [2015]
    Keywords : Co-creation; mass customization; designs innovation; co-creation challenges – Consumer participation; consumer-generated content – online innovation communities– collaborative innovation – value co-creation.;

    Abstract : Co-creation has become an important source of competitive advantage for many businesses in the modern world. Therefore, managing co-creation has become an important topic among practitioners and researchers, but there has been little research done on addressing and managing the challenges faced by co-creating companies. READ MORE