Search for dissertations about: "supply chain management capabilities"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 swedish dissertations containing the words supply chain management capabilities.
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1. 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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2. The Role of Top Management in Supply Chain Management Practices
Abstract : Supply chain management (SCM) has been discussed by researchers as well as business practitioners for more than two decades now, but still surprisingly little of this philosophy can be seen in today’s business practices. One important enabler for taking the SCM philosophy from theory into practice that is often mentioned, but not investigated in-depth, is top management support. READ MORE
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3. Be lean to be resilient : Setting capabilities for turbulent times
Abstract : Businesses globally are challenged to innovate their operations strategies and practices towards tighter delivery times, better quality and cheaper prices to remain profitable in addition to managing unpredictable circumstances well in today’s turbulent business environment. They often have to deal with the apparent paradox of advancing efficiency-fostering approaches such as lean production, and enhancing operational resilience against unanticipated disruptions. READ MORE
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4. Supply chain visibility in the manufacturing industry: conditions and realisation
Abstract : Supply chain visibility (SCV) has been gaining attention as a key for supply chainperformance. The key characteristics of SCV are information accessibility, accuracy,timeliness, completeness and usage, all of which aid in the enhancement ofoperational and strategic supply chain activities. READ MORE
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5. Global Supply Chain Design : Exploring configurational and coordination factors
Abstract : This thesis addresses the topic of global supply chain design. One major challenge concerns how to manage the tension between separation and integration pertaining to the localization of business activities. In this regard Ferdows (2008) worked to create two new production network models (rooted production network and footloose production network). READ MORE