Search for dissertations about: "sourcing decision"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words sourcing decision.

2. 1. Deciding on Sourcing Option for Hosting of Software Applications in Organisations

   Author : Björn Johansson; Sven Carlsson; Göran Goldkuhl; Ulf Melin; Anders G. Nilsson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; resource-based view; sourcing decision; hosting of software applications; decision-making processes; beslutsfattande; beslutsprocesser; drift av mjukvaruapplikationer; lokaliseringsbeslut; resursbaserad teori; Informatics; Informatik;

   Abstract : Software applications are of great importance in organisations, and performance of an organisation depends on how hosting of software applications are organised. This thesis deals with the question: Why and how organisations decide on specific sourcing options for software applications hosting. READ MORE

4. 2. Sourcing decisions for military logistics in Peace Support Operations : A case study of the Swedish armed forces

   Author : Per Skoglund; Susanne Hertz; David Moore; Jönköping University; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; military logistics; public procurement; sourcing; peace support operations;

   Abstract : What role has sourcing for the logistical outcome when Swedish Armed Forces (FM) plan for and conduct Peace Support Operations (PSOs)? What are the logistic needs to support the operating units? Can logistics in itself contribute to the overall goals with the PSOs? It depends of course on how the logistics are organised and what is required in order to support the military operations. The research on military logistics in general is limited and within the conduct of small nations forces almost non-existent. READ MORE

5. 3. In Search of Strategic Consistency - A Model for Evaluation of how Stategies Support Objectives

   Author : Mikael Weimarck; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; decision-making; strategizing; process; management; consistency; strategic management; trade-off; consonance; objective; model; strategy;

   Abstract : Developments during recent years have brought a divergence between strategic management theory and practice. While practitioners perceive an undiminished need for identification and implementation of appropriate strategic directions of companies, theorists have stressed the limitations that apply to rational strategic analysis and decision-making. READ MORE

6. 4. 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

7. 5. Sustainable supplier selection in the logistics industry

   Author : Kamran Rashidi; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Inköp; Benchmarking; Logistik miljöaspekter; Benchmarking Management ; Industrial procurement; Purchasing;

   Abstract : Supplier selection has become one of the most crucial tasks in supply chain management, especially in the procurement function. In recent years, the importance of selecting the best possible suppliers has been enhanced due to the emergence of sustainability issues. READ MORE