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Showing 1 to 20 of 24 for “"Strategic sourcing"”.
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Strategic sourcing and technology supply-chains
Thesis (M.S.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management, 1996.
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An integrated strategic sourcing process for complex systems
… for an integrated framework to consistently make sourcing decisions that limits subjectivity and positions the company for continued success. This thesis is based on a six-month internship study with the Future Production System team based in Seattle, WA and it examines the strategic sourcing …
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Development of a criteria based strategic sourcing model
Strategic sourcing is a key factor in enhancing Nike's competitiveness and organizational and operational performances. As Nike faces increasing pressure to expand margins and reduce source base risk during a climate of volatile commodity prices and rising labor costs, it is imperative that Nike …
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Dynamic pricing effects on strategic sourcing and supplier relations
Thesis (M.B.A.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management; and, (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science; in conjunction with the Leaders for Manufacturing Program at MIT, 2002.
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Vertical integration and strategic sourcing in the biopharmaceutical industry
… major drivers for vertical integration and outsourcing in the biopharmaceutical industry. This work examines outsourcing and vertical integration decisions including their financial, organizational, and strategic effects on the organization. It presents a methodology and framework for strategic …
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Including costs of supply chain risk in strategic sourcing decisions
… associated with risks when organizations make strategic sourcing decisions. This research was conducted to establish and quantify the impact of risks and risk-related costs on sourcing decisions for the automotive industry. The focus is on comparing distant, global suppliers entailing long …
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Strategic Sourcing of Serial Production Processes in Jet Engine Manufacturing
… and cost-efficient strategy when making sourcing decisions. Decisions are made locally, by individual production areas with little visibility into overall company impact. Furthermore, outsourcing arrangements established to temporarily supplement capacity end up persisting and becoming …
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Designing a strategic sourcing process for low volume, high technology products
… business cycles is an important initiative. Strategic sourcing helps companies manage the cyclical industry by focusing on core competencies, leveraging the expertise of industry leaders, reducing the bullwhip effect, and reducing the number of individual purchased parts. For companies to …
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Development of a total landed cost and risk analysis model for global strategic sourcing
… are methods that many companies use to assess strategic sourcing decisions. For this project, landed cost is defined as those costs associated with material movement from a supplier to a designated PerkinElmer, Inc. (PKI) manufacturing site. Tools or models that are available in the technology …
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Strategic sourcing in a direct import supply chain with increasing globalization trends while mitigating risk
… vs. directly by imports through international sourcing. Through the research a landed cost model was developed and designed to calculate the total landed cost of items that were shipped from overseas locations into the US. The landed cost model is different from typical models in that it …
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Make vs. Buy Optimization for Industrial Manufacturing & Distribution Businesses
… to individual components for customers, strategic decisions whether to make or buy the components required for the final product can have significant implications on the organization’s income statement, balance sheet, and value proposition in the market. Existing literature describes …
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The conclusion of a biologic's lifecycle : manufacturing sourcing strategies on the eve of follow-on biologics
… patent expires at the end of 2012; product sourcing is a major concern for both the Rhode Island site and the Enbrel® supply network.As biopharmaceutical companies shift their focus more toward more efficient production operations, issues such as diminishing productivity in drug development …
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Developing a unified manufacturing and sourcing strategy in a multi-business unit engineering firm
… have led to an increased utilization of outsourcing as a strategic alternative to vertical integration. This thesis develops a methodology to aid multi-business unit firms in formulating outsourcing strategies on the corporate or business group level. It offers frameworks for identifying …
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Advanced aerospace procurement models with sensitivity analysis and optimized demand allocation
The impact of the sourcing function on the profitability of U.S.-based manufacturing firms is more significant than ever. Today, the purchased component of the cost of goods sold for many firms is more than fifty-percent of sales.' As the volume of purchased material grows every year, and the …
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An investigation into the outsourcing of research and development in the pharmaceutical industry and its impact on conventional thinking about R&D organisation.
… specialist external sources. The concept of outsourcing or the practice of contracting to external organisations the services and tasks normally performed by internal departments has become increasingly common across the pharmaceutical sector. Essentially, the two fundamental drivers for the …
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A predictive approach for identifying high performance factories
Li and Fung, the world's largest apparel sourcing company, is facing rapid changes as customers demand lower prices and faster development cycles. To support the transformation of the supply chain, data analytics is used to explore leading indicators for firm survival in the garment industry. This …
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A global sourcing strategy for durable tooling
… have led to an increased utilization of strategic sourcing initiatives: among them is low cost sourcing. While low cost sourcing has been used extensively for direct materials, the penetration of low cost sourcing in indirect materials is small. This thesis develops a global sourcing …
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A proposed approach to assess supply chain risks to meet the new challenges in the Defense industry
… management philosophy and analyze how Raytheon's strategic sourcing initiatives align with the new challenges in the defense industry.
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Integrated decision support model for global sourcing
… evaluate the true benefits, costs and risks of sourcing alternatives-both relating to the short-term effects of selecting particular suppliers or groups of suppliers, as well as the long-term effects of redrawing their firm boundary and developing a more vertically disintegrated supply chain. …
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