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 language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 12th International CINet Conference : Continuous Innovation: Doing More with Less |
Number of pages | 10 |
Place of Publication | Århus, Denmark |
Publisher | Continuous Innovation Network |
Publication date | 2011 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 978-90-77360-00-2 |
Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Event | 12th International CINet Conference: Continuous Innovation: Doing More with Less - Arhus, Denmark Duration: 11 Sept 2011 → 13 Sept 2011 Conference number: 12 |
Conference
Conference | 12th International CINet Conference |
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Number | 12 |
Country/Territory | Denmark |
City | Arhus |
Period | 11/09/2011 → 13/09/2011 |
Keywords
- Outsourcing
- Offshoring
- Manufacturing firms
- System Integration
- Case studies