Retaining rooted operations capabilities in footloose supply networks – the system cluster configuration

Peder Veng Søberg, Brian Vejrum Wæhrens

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    Abstract

    Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) customers feel a need to realize the benefits of outsourcing, while maintaining the development force, which can easily be lost, if too much is outsourced. The paper illustrates the innovative value chain configuration “system cluster”, in which suppliers and subcontractors (2. Tier suppliers) get more responsibility and influence, while the OEM customers get the benefits of outsourcing without losing development force. Barriers to reap these benefits are outlined.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of the 21st International EurOMA Conference on Operations Management in an Innovation Economy
    Number of pages10
    Place of PublicationPalermo, Italy
    PublisherEurOMA
    Publication date2014
    Publication statusPublished - 2014
    Event21st International EurOMA Conference on Operations Management in an Innovation Economy: Operations Management in an Innovation Economy - University of Palermo, Palermo, Italy
    Duration: 20 Jun 201425 Jun 2014
    Conference number: 21

    Conference

    Conference21st International EurOMA Conference on Operations Management in an Innovation Economy
    Number21
    LocationUniversity of Palermo
    Country/TerritoryItaly
    CityPalermo
    Period20/06/201425/06/2014

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