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  1. 16. Impact of 3D Printing on Supply Chain Relationships : A Study within the German Automotive and Logistics Sector

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

    Author : Felix Eckes; [2016]
    Keywords : 3D printing; outsourcing; supply chain relationships; automotive; logistics; Germany; additive manufacturing; TPL;

    Abstract : Background: By introducing new technologies in the production processes, manufacturing is going digital. 3D printing is a technology that will change the way goods are produced. Entire supply networks have to adapt to changes that will arise by the implementation of additive manufacturing. READ MORE

  3. 17. Streamlining Internal Supply Chain, based on mapping processes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Eldan Kajevic; Joans Sjöberg; [2013]
    Keywords : Supply Chain Management SCM ; Streamlining Business Operations; Process Mapping; Performance Management System; Process Based Business Development PBBD ; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Context Background Globalisation, increasing product complexity, volatile demand, and financial crisis all put strains on the supply, processing, and distribution of goods. That’s why supply chain management has become the area to focus on to gain competitive advantages and reduce costs. READ MORE

  4. 18. Supply Risk Management of Automotive Suppliers : Development in a Fluctuating Environment

    University essay from IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management

    Author : Maximilian Staudinger; Marius Günl; [2012]
    Keywords : supply risk management; automotive suppliers; risk management process; risk identification; risk assessment; risk management; risk monitoring; Kraljic matrix; fluctuating demand;

    Abstract : Background: The implementation of procurement concepts such as JIT or singlesourcing have resulted in the emergence of new supply risks forautomotive suppliers. The economic crisis in 2008 and volatiledemand in recent years had enormous impact on the sector. READ MORE

  5. 19. Supplying the Latino Way : A study of the Mexican automotive industry

    University essay from IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sofia Törnlöf; Kajsa Ryttberg; [2006]
    Keywords : Supply chain management; purchasing strategy; cost reduction; lean production; entering modes;

    Abstract : Problem- Sweden is for the moment one of the countries in the world that is most dependent on the automotive industry. Significant companies within this industry at a global level move parts of, or entire operations abroad which increase the competition for Swedish companies. READ MORE