Levels of Outsourcing and Offshoring: From Law and Logic to Systems Integration

Erik Skov Madsen, Dmitrij Slepniov

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Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to examine the evolution of offshoring and outsourcing over time and highlight strategic considerations underpinning this process in companies. On the basis of four case studies of Danish and German industrial companies, this paper develops a holistic framework conceptualizing various levels of outsourcing and offshoring as well as factors driving the transition between these levels. The framework adds to better understanding of the process and challenges the linear nature of it and suggests that ‘backsourcing’ and repatriation of activities should receive more attention in the future research on the subject.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 12th International CINet Conference : Continuous Innovation: Doing More with Less
Number of pages10
Place of PublicationÅrhus, Denmark
PublisherContinuous Innovation Network
Publication date2011
ISBN (Electronic)978-90-77360-00-2
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event12th International CINet Conference: Continuous Innovation: Doing More with Less - Arhus, Denmark
Duration: 11 Sept 201113 Sept 2011
Conference number: 12

Conference

Conference12th International CINet Conference
Number12
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityArhus
Period11/09/201113/09/2011

Keywords

  • Outsourcing
  • Offshoring
  • Manufacturing firms
  • System Integration
  • Case studies

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