Strategic Outsourcing: An International Journal: Volume 9 Issue 2
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Implementing environmental sustainability in logistics operations: a case study
Liliyana Makarova Jørsfeldt, Hans-Henrik Hvolby, Vivi Thuy NguyenThe purpose of the study is to develop an in-depth understanding of how supplier–buyer relationships, particularly in operational coordination, are affected when a company…
Strategic sourcing business models
Kate VitasekThe purpose of this paper is to describe how seven sourcing models operate along a continuum depending on the complexity of the marketplace and the strategic needs of buyers and…
Strategic manoeuvers in outsourcing arrangements: The need for adapting capability in delivering long-term results
Albert Plugge, Mark Borman, Marijn JanssenAdaptation is often seen as a key competitive advantage for outsourcing vendors. Outsourcing research has often assumed that vendor capabilities are static. However, as a result…
A modified ANP and fuzzy inference system based approach for risk assessment of in-house and third party e-procurement systems
M. RamkumarThe increasing complexity and dynamism of new technology implemented or to implement have imposed substantial uncertainties and subjectivities in the risk assessment process. This…
HR outsourcing trends in Malaysia: the undetected tiger
Siew Chen Sim, Mohan Avvari V., Maniam KaliannanThe purpose of this study is to provide deeper and broader insights into human resource outsourcing (HRO) trends and practices specific to the Malaysian context.
Analysis and management of risks associated with outsourcing in China: The experience of seven Canadian firms
Jalal El Fadil, Josée St-PierreThe purpose of this paper is to analyse the risks associated with outsourcing production to emerging countries with lower labour costs, namely China, and study actions and plans…