"A decision framework for product global outsourcing in small and mediu" by Hui Meng

Date of Award

2005

Publication Type

Master Thesis

Degree Name

M.A.Sc.

Department

Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Keywords

Engineering, Industrial.

Rights

info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess

Abstract

This research will focus on small and medium-sized companies. A decision framework of Product Global Outsourcing (PGO) will be presented. This framework integrates and links the elements that could have impacts on product global outsourcing decision-making, and systematically analyzes the decision-making process step by step. The objective of this framework is to present a simplified and reified approach of PGO decision-making for small and medium-sized companies. The framework is organized in five main levels: (1) environment analysis - the identification of the actual situations surrounding and impacting upon the company, including the external and internal environment; (2) total cost analysis - a total cost mathematical model will be developed; (3) objective analysis - setup the product global outsourcing goals from five aspects; (4) strategy and business planning analysis - identify the company's strategy to achieve its objectives, and provide the business planning, such as supplier selection, contract negotiation and project execution management; and (5) risk analysis. (Abstract shortened by UMI.)Dept. of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering. Paper copy at Leddy Library: Theses & Major Papers - Basement, West Bldg. / Call Number: Thesis2005 .M46. Source: Masters Abstracts International, Volume: 44-03, page: 1476. Thesis (M.A.Sc.)--University of Windsor (Canada), 2005.

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