Search for dissertations about: "outsourcing manufacturing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words outsourcing manufacturing.

  2. 1. The Organization of Manufacturing know-how

    Author : Håkan Preiholt; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; manufacturing; know-how; make or buy; outsourcing; engineering; truck; industry; internal control; Business studies; Företagsekonomi; företagsekonomi; Business Administration;

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  4. 2. Integrating logistics in outsourcing decisions

    Author : Anna M K Fredriksson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; outsourcing process; logistics; supply networks; outsourcing;

    Abstract : Outsourcing decisions are strategic and complex. Logistics can have a major impact on achieving cost-saving goals related to outsourcing and plays an important role when outsourcing but is seldom the focus when outsourcing processes are described and discussed in the literature. READ MORE

  5. 3. Manufacturing capabilities : expendable commodities or catalysts for effective supply chain management

    Author : Robin von Haartman; Lars Bengtsson; Matti Kaulio; Björge Timenes Laugen; KTH; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Many large companies have for a long time been very successful in their industries by combining leading edge R&D and marketing with strong internal manufacturing capabilities. An alternative model is now getting increased attention, where R&D and marketing is conducted internally and manufacturing performed by outsourcing partners. READ MORE

  6. 4. Acting creatively for enhanced performance : Challenges for Swedish manufacturers in an age of outsourcing

    Author : Mandar Dabhilkar; Jan Forslin; Pär Åhlström; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Balanced Scorecard; continuous improvement behaviours; lean manufacturing; outsourcing manufacturing; plant performance; Swedish engineering industry; team-based work organisation; shop-floor work.; Work sciences and ergonomics; Arbetsvetenskap och ergonomi;

    Abstract : This dissertation aims to contribute to the discourse on the future of manufacturing in Sweden. It is argued that the real threat does not come from lower wages in Eastern Europe and Asia. Rather it comes from an inability to make the most of existing manufacturing systems. READ MORE

  7. 5. Outsourcing strategies for wood product manufactering firms : driving forces and strategic development

    Author : Daniel Fransson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Outsourcing; driving forces; strategic development; wood product manufacturing firms; case studies; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : In this thesis outsourcing in the wood product manufacturing sector (WPM) is studied. More specifically, the study aims to describe and analyse outsourcing strategies for firms in the WPM industries (door, floor and window). READ MORE