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  1. 1. Global Supply Chains at a Crossroads - A multiple case study investigating the process of Volvo Cars’ & H&M Group’s reconfiguration of their global supply chains

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Axel Garå; Jacob Elander; [2022-07-05]
    Keywords : Global Supply Chains; Volvo Cars; H M Group; Risk Management; Reconfiguration; Zone of Balanced Resilience; Capabilities; Global Value Chains; Disruptions; Covid-19; International Business; Resilience;

    Abstract : Globalization and falling barriers to international trade have incentivized firms to relocate activities to foreign markets in pursuit of greater returns. MNCs today often have global supply chains with high degrees of interdependence where a disruption at one end of the supply chain often affects the whole network. READ MORE

  3. 2. Developing a Decision-making Framework for Supply Chain Network Reconfiguration - A Case Study at Lindab

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk logistik

    Author : Michelle-Roberta Jasinski; Louise Skaarup Johansen; [2022]
    Keywords : supply chain network; supply chain management; supply chain network design; supply chain reconfiguration; supply chain parameters; supply chain performance; change projects; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Title: Developing a Supply Chain Management Framework for Decision-making: A Case Study at Lindab Authors: Michelle Jasinski and Louise Skaarup Johansen Problem formulation: Taking decisions to facilitate an efficient supply chain could be difficult and include many parameters. As an international company, Lindab has a well-developed and rather complex supply chain network. READ MORE

  4. 3. Factors for Reshoring Decision: A Supply Chain Perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sharif Ahmed; Md.Tawhidul Islam; [2021]
    Keywords : reshoring; supply chain; resource; reconfiguration; proximity;

    Abstract : Purpose: The study aims to explore the supply chain factors that impacts reshoring decisions.Methods: The study followed a qualitative research method based on exploratory research. In order to attain the context of situation-based interpretation, semi-structured interviews were conducted based on two Swedish firms engaged in reshoring initiatives. READ MORE

  5. 4. Driving fashion with data : A qualitative study of how buying firms in the buyer-driven fashion supply chain can benefit from a digitized supply chain reconfiguration

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Josephine Åkers; [2018]
    Keywords : Digitization; Fashion supply chain; Supply chain configuration; Cloud chain;

    Abstract : Future customers will demand personalized goods and services. Value creation must therefore have a larger focus on product development and design, supply chain management and after-sales services. The key to success in the future fashion industry, is reduction of the reliance on traditional demand forecasting. READ MORE

  6. 5. Value Chain Reconfiguration

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Institutionen Ingenjörshögskolan

    Author : Saeed Moghadam Saman; [2008]
    Keywords : value chain; value measurement; economic value added;

    Abstract : Integration of operation management goals with the mission of organization requiresadoption of measures capable of pulsing mission accomplishment situation whileoperations are going on. Supply chain, as an increasingly used concept in operationsmanagement, could be supported by the concepts of customer satisfaction and profitmargin to get integrated with main goals of any for-profit organization. READ MORE