Search for dissertations about: "outsourcing process"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 51 swedish dissertations containing the words outsourcing process.

  1. 1. Towards a Framework for Relational-Oriented Management of Information Systems Outsourcing : Key Conditions Connected to Actors, Relationships and Process

    Author : Linda Bergkvist; Anders G. Nilsson; Marie-Therese Christiansson; Björn Johansson; Helena Holmström Olsson; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Information Systems; IS; outsourcing; key conditions; client–supplier relationship; process; actors; success; information systems development; conceptual framework; management; Information Systems; Informatik;

    Abstract : Currently, client and supplier firms are struggling with how they can make their information systems (IS) outsourcing engagements more valuable. This research points to the importance of successful practice and outcome in IS outsourcing for achieving engagements of value. READ MORE

  2. 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

  3. 3. Materials Supply and Production Outsourcing

    Author : Anna M K Fredriksson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; supply chain uncertainty; outsourcing; outsourcing process; materials planning; materials supply; supply chain performance;

    Abstract : Supplier and customer markets have become more global and have forced companies to consider restructuring their supply chains to take advantage of opportunities in terms of costs, competence, etc. at different locations. One way to take advantage of opportunities in other locations is to outsource parts of the production to suppliers. READ MORE

  4. 4. Outsourcing of New Product Development - A decision framework

    Author : Jonas Rundquist; Högskolan i Halmstad; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Outsourcing; NPD; Outsourcing of NPD; Outsourcing decision; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : The focus of this thesis is the outsourcing of activities in the New Product Development (NPD) process. Outsourcing of NPD refers to the outsourcing of development activities for the developing of new products (goods and/or service), where all or just the innovative part of the NPD process is purchased externally based on a contract with organizational units separate from the outsourcing firm. READ MORE

  5. 5. Changing to third party logistics

    Author : Magnus Lindskog; Mats Abrahamsson; Helge Virum; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Third party logistics; Change; Process; Outsourcing; Business studies; Företagsekonomi;

    Abstract : Third party logistics (TPL), the procurement of an integrated set of logistics services in a long-term relationship between a shipper (goods owner) and a service provider, is today a viable option for how companies carry out their logistics activities. Very little has been written on implementation or change issues in a TPL setting; these issues are identified as important, but not elaborated. READ MORE