Essays about: "sourcing and global sourcing"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 100 essays containing the words sourcing and global sourcing.

  1. 11. How to Improve Sustainable Sourcing : in the Case of a Large and Global Company

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industriell organisation och produktion

    Author : Adyasha Pattnaik; Raja Florentyna Schäfer; [2023]
    Keywords : data from suppliers; supplier development; supplier selection; sustainable sourcing; traceability in supply chains; transparency in supply chain; triple bottom line;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this thesis is to investigate ways of improving sustainable sourcing. The focus of this thesis is to identify what data should be collected, the most appropriate ways of gathering it, and how it can be used to improve sustainable sourcing in large and global companies. READ MORE

  3. 12. Supply Chain Disruptions as a Consequence of Covid-19 - A case study to investigate how a global pandemic affects a multinational manufacturing company from a supply chain perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Frida Thomsen; Fhilip Najim; [2022-08-04]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management; Covid-19; Crisis Management; Supplier Management; JIT; Disruptions;

    Abstract : Background and problem description: The business landscape becomes increasingly more uncertain and competitive which requires organizations to adapt and configure their operations in more complex ways. After the Covid-19 pandemic, it has become clear that the entire world is susceptible to crises of substantial magnitudes. READ MORE

  4. 13. A critical overview of the RFQ process of a Global Company

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Eric Toste; Muhammad Ahmed; [2022]
    Keywords : Request for quotation; Sourcing; Standardization; Transformation; Lean; Business strategy; Alignment; Framework; Benchmarking;

    Abstract : The increasing globalization has changed the dynamics of different functions within organizations. One function is procurement which has transformed from an operational to a strategic function. READ MORE

  5. 14. Managing Commodity Price Volatility : A Multi-Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Erik Hällgren; Viktor Ljungdahl; [2022]
    Keywords : Commodity price volatility; raw material; strategic sourcing; Covid-19; supplier relationship management; product segmentation; escalator clause.; prisvolatilitet; råmaterial; strategiskt inköp; Covid-19; leverantörsrelationer; produktportfölj; råmaterialklausul.;

    Abstract : This study investigates possible ways of managing commodity price volatility from a purchasing perspective and how the applicability of tools depends on company specific circumstances. Covid-19 has created large disruptions in global supply chains and led to increased price volatility for virtually all commodities. READ MORE

  6. 15. A framework for choosing the right sourcing region for your products

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Filip Norrström; Tora Andreasson; [2022]
    Keywords : Electric motorcycle; Global sourcing; Sourcing framework; Sourcing scorecard; Strategic sourcing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The impact of the sourcing department has gotten more and more attention in the past couple of decades. This has resulted in numerous frameworks and scorecards to guide companies through different sourcing decisions. This interest in sourcing has grown side by side with the increased globalisation and outsourcing. READ MORE