Search for dissertations about: "outsourcing manufacturing"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words outsourcing manufacturing.
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1. The Organization of Manufacturing know-how
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2. Integrating logistics in outsourcing decisions
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
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3. Manufacturing capabilities : expendable commodities or catalysts for effective supply chain management
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
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4. Acting creatively for enhanced performance : Challenges for Swedish manufacturers in an age of outsourcing
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
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5. Outsourcing strategies for wood product manufactering firms : driving forces and strategic development
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