Search for dissertations about: "strategy supplier development"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 swedish dissertations containing the words strategy supplier development.

  2. 1. Development of suppliers and supply chains : Supplier development as a purchasing strategy

    Author : Johan Larsson; Björn Axelsson; Maria Huge Brodin; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : purchasing strategy supplier development;

    Abstract : Purchasing is a function that has developed form a more clerical function to a function of strategic importance over the last 20 years. As a result of this development we have observed that many fi rms engage in supplier development activities as a part of their purchasing strategy. READ MORE

  4. 2. Managing offshoring of complex products : Strategy and capabilities

    Author : Petra Edoff; Christer Norström; Jayakanth Srinivasan; Stefan Cedergren; Peter Ørberg Jensen; Mälardalens högskola; []
    Keywords : Strategy; organizational capabilities; offshoring; product development; India; China; Innovation and Design; innovation och design;

    Abstract : Offshoring is a hot topic in the industrial and academic community over the last few years, evolving from a focus on manufacturing to product development and R&D. Offshoring refers to the process of sourcing and coordinating tasks across national borders and can include both in-house and outsourced activities performed by a supplier. READ MORE

  5. 3. Collaborative New Product Development : Supplier Selection and Purchasing

    Author : Lisa Melander; Fredrik Tell; Nicolette Lakemond; Maria Elmquist; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Supplier selection; NPD; Purchasing; case studies;

    Abstract : Suppliers provide new technology to firms and are important in firms‟ NPD. It is not sufficient for firms to select the most appropriate technology; they must also select the most appropriate supplier for their NPD. READ MORE

  6. 4. Collaborative Product Development : a Purchasing Strategy for Small Industrialized House-building Companies

    Author : Jarkko Erikshammar; Erik Sandberg; Luleå tekniska universitet; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Träbyggnad; Timber Structures;

    Abstract : Purchasing, is an important part of the production process in industrialized house-building. Uncoordinated purchasing is one of the causes for low productivity increase within the sector. Traditional purchasing strategies, used by large construction companies, may not be applicable to small and medium-sized companies. READ MORE

  7. 5. Managing across organisations : intra- and interorganisational aspects of supplier involvement in product development projects

    Author : Nicolette Lakemond; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Product development; Supplier involvement; Produktutveckling; Underleverantörer; Driftorganisation; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

    Abstract : Supplier involvement in product development is widely regarded as an essential strategy, benefiting product development tinle, costs, and product quality. However, this strategy also increases the dependencies between the buyer and the involved supplier and has therefore implications for coordinating supplier involvement. READ MORE