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  1. 1. The resilience of the logistics service providers in supply chain disruptions : – A qualitative study of logistic network resilience at Schenker Dedicated Services and Samskip

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Navah Eierdal; Jenny Boulton; [2022]
    Keywords : Resilience; Logistic service providers; Planning; Risk; Disruptions; Tools; 3PL; 4PL;

    Abstract : Globalisation and outsourcing have exacerbated the complexity of supply chains (Christopher, 2016). As a result, new business models have emerged to reduce the complexity of the supply chain by utilising supply chain management solutions. READ MORE

  3. 2. How to Control Internal and External Salesforces

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Johanna Nyman; Sofia Westerlind; [2021]
    Keywords : Salesforce; Sales outsourcing; Organizational identification; Motivation; Sales control systems;

    Abstract : To outsource a company's sales division by contracting external parties to perform activities usually performed in-house is a common consideration today. Previous research has established both advantages and disadvantages with outsourcing. READ MORE

  4. 3. The role of financial and non-financial goals in the make or buy decision at a family firm : A case study on Väderstad AB

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

    Author : Björn Åkerström; Rasmus Skarphagen; [2020]
    Keywords : Make or buy decisions; family firm; financial and non-financial goals; manufacturing in-house; outsourcing to external parties; make or buy models;

    Abstract : Background: Make or buy decisions is the most fundamental part in a company’s manufacturing strategy. The decision is complex and involves sacrifices whichever strategy is chosen, and before making the decision the firm should understand and evaluate the trade-offs and comparative costs of manufacturing or outsourcing. READ MORE

  5. 4. A Multiple Case Study on Contradictions and Pre-conditions for Outsourcing Agile Software Development Projects

    University essay from Företagsekonomi; Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Maksim Buslovic; Samson Deribe; [2012]
    Keywords : Agility; Agile Method; Contradictions; Pre-conditions; Outsourcing;

    Abstract : Title: A Multiple Case Study on Contradictions and Pre-conditions for Outsourcing Agile Software Development ProjectsAuthor: Maksim Buslovič & Samson DeribeSupervisor: Jonas SöderlundDate: May 30th, 2012Background: In today’s turbulent business environment organizational success depends on its ability to embrace change and adapt quickly. The ability to satisfy customer is core to profitability; thus being agile is a prominent factor, because customer expectations are never static. READ MORE