Essays about: "what is importance of outsourcing"

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1. 1. Invest to perform internally versus outsourcing of metal additive manufacturing : An exploratory case study

   University essay from

   Author : Robert Johansson; Sonny Rindom Brinter; [2019]
   Keywords : Make or buy; Invest to perform internally versus outsource; Additive manufacturing; Metal AM; Make or buy; Investera för att utföra internt avvägt mot outsourca; Additiv tillverkning; Metall AT;

   Abstract : Firms often stand before decisions on whether to make or buy components. Various well-established theories that have been applied and developed to understand make or buy decisions have also been critiqued for not generating a well-based decision basis. READ MORE

3. 2. Understanding value-added service offering by 3PL providers : VAS as a source of competitive advantage for the provider and the customer

   University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/IHH, Företagsekonomi

   Author : Arcelly Ingrid Herrera Quintana; Lisui Yang; [2017]
   Keywords : Third party logistics; value-added services;

   Abstract : Background: Outsourcing logistics operations to third-party logistics providers (3PL) is a growing trend for customer companies in all stages of supply chains. Among the services offered by providers, value-added services (VAS) play a special role for the provider as a differentiation opportunity and a source of higher margins, and for the customer as a way to increase the efficiency of their logistics flow beyond what standard solutions allow. READ MORE

4. 3. Outsourcing versus in-house production : Development of a make-or-buy decision model at Atlas Copco Rock Drills AB

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell ekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

   Author : Daniella Palmgren; Bränneby Linn; [2015]
   Keywords : Make-or-buy decision;

   Abstract : The question regarding whether to produce in-house or to purchase from an external supplier is nowadays commonly highlighted as a central and strategic decision for manufacturing firms. Furthermore, the importance of creating a competitive and consistent make-or-buy strategy that is adapted to the context of the firm as well as to today´s dynamic business environment cannot be underestimated. READ MORE

5. 4. The Effect of the Customer Offer on the Make-or-Buy Decision in E-Commerce -A TCE Perspective

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : André Schottenius; Patrick Person; [2013-06-14]
   Keywords : Transactional Cost Economics; Inter-organizational relationships; Trust; e-commerce; e-satisfaction;

   Abstract : Background and problem: Studies show a growth of outsourcing in recent years and the retailers in the relatively young industry of e-­‐commerce have great possibilities to buy services from external companies, without it being noticed. This is why this thesis studies the make-­‐or-­‐buy decision for these companies. READ MORE

6. 5. Supplier Development: Practices and Critical Factors : A Dyadic Multiple-case Study

   University essay from Institutionen för ekonomistyrning och logistik (ELO)

   Author : Hoda Soleymani Farokh Zadeh; [2013]
   Keywords : Supplier Development; Dyadic Perspective; Supplier Development Practices; Success Factors; Barriers;

   Abstract : Background:  As enterprises focus on their core competence, outsourcing other activities other firms can do better, the necessity of managing supplier relationships and upgrading the inter-firm relationships become evident. Supplier development as a potential attempt, tries to fill the gap between ideal criteria and the particular suppliers’ actual capabilities and performance in the supply chain. READ MORE