Ashlyn M. Schniederjans

Outsourcing and Insourcing in an International Context

List of Tables and Figures Preface Part I. Introduction to Outsourcing-Insourcing in an International Context 1. Introduction to Outsourcing-Insourcing 2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Outsourcing-Insourcing 3. Outsourcing-Insourcing in an International Context 4. Planning International Outsourcing-Insourcing Part II. Methodologies for Different Types of Outsourcing-Insourcing Decisions 5. International Outsourcing-Insourcing Metrics-Based Methodologies 6. Financial Methodologies for the Initial Outsourcing-Insourcing Decision 7. Methodologies for Selecting Outsourcing-Insourcing Partners 8. Methodologies for Allocating Business Activities Between Outsourcers and Insourcers Epilogue: There Are Wrong Ways and Rights Ways to Do Outsourcing-Insourcing in an International Context Index.

Information Technology Investment: Decision-Making Methodology

From the individual to the largest organization, everyone today has to make investments in IT. Making a smart investment that will best satisfy all the necessary decision-making criteria requires careful and inclusive analysis. This textbook provides an up-to-date, in-depth understanding of the methodologies available to aid in this complex process of multi-criteria decision-making. It guides readers on the process of technology acquisition — what methods to use to make IT investment decisions, how to choose the technology and justify its selection, and how the decision will impact the organization.

Topics in lean supply chain management

Principles of Lean Management Principles of Supply Chain Management Lean and Supply Chain Nexus Role of Leadership in Lean Value Stream Supply Chain Management Strategic Customer Focus in Lean Supply Chain Design Aligning Lean Supply Chain Strategy, Tactics and Operational Plans Ethics Concepts in Lean Supply Chain Trust Building Lean Alliances in Supply Chain Management Globalization and Cultural Impacts in Lean Supply Chains Integrating Wireless Technology and Networks in Lean Supply Chains Integrating Information Systems in Lean Supply Chains Lean Supply Chains in New Product Development E-commerce Operations and Lean Supply Chains Achieving World-Class Lean Supply Chains Outsourcing of Lean Supply Chain Functions.

Operations research methodology life cycle trend phases as recorded in journal articles

This paper applies life cycle concepts to forecast and explore trends in the publication rates of operations research (OR) methodology journal articles. The confirmatory part of this study seeks to show the accuracy of life cycles to forecast a trend for a single OR methodology. The exploratory part of this study extends the use of life cycle forecasting to a broader collection of OR methodologies. This part of the study entails a collection of keywords for OR methodologies from over 8000 journal articles. The results show a life cycle can be used to forecast a trend in OR journal article methodology productivity based on keyword listings. This paper also reveals trends in methodology usage for leading OR journals in Europe and the US. The existence and use of life cycle trends in the OR methodology research have ramifications on new directions for research, research funding, and OR textbook content.

TOPICS IN ALIGNING LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN STRATEGY, TACTICS, AND OPERATIONAL PLANS

The following sections are included:Learning ObjectivesIntroductionStrategy, Tactics, and Operational Planning BasicsStrategic Planning StageTactical Planning StageOperational Planning StageAligning Supply Chain Strategic Goals for Strategic FitLean Supply Chain Alignment of Strategies, Tactics, and Operational Plans TopicsSupply Chain Capabilities and StrategiesCombining Lean Supply Chain Strategies for Organizational ChangeComplexity and Lean StrategiesStrategic SourcingInterest in Lean and Supply Chain Management as a Combined StrategySummaryReview TermsDiscussion QuestionsReferences

TOPICS IN LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN OUTSOURCING

The following sections are included:Learning ObjectivesIntroductionIntroduction to OutsourcingTypes of OutsourcingBenefits of Outsourcing for Lean Supply Chain ManagementOutsourcing Planning ProcessStrategic Outsource PlanningTactical Outsource PlanningOperational Outsource PlanningOutsourcing and Supply Chain ManagementLean Supply Chain Outsourcing TopicsMoving Suppliers to be Lean with an Outsourcing StrategyBalancing In-house and Outsourcing ProductionTrends in Outsourcing Distribution Management (Downstream)Trends in Outsourcing Sourcing and Procurement (Upstream)Supply Chain Outsourcing FocusOutsourcing, Supply Chain, and Lean ParadoxesSummaryReview TermsDiscussion QuestionsReferences

STRATEGIC CUSTOMER VALUE FOCUS IN LEAN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

The following sections are included:Learning ObjectivesIntroductionCustomer Value DefinedCustomer Value ComponentsCustomer SatisfactionImplementing a Customer Value FocusLean Supply Chain Strategic Customer Value Focus TopicsQuestion Strategic PlanCustomer and Culture FocusFrom Forecasting to Customer OrientationOperational ExcellenceCustomer Focus in a Service Supply Chain EnvironmentModularization of Distribution SystemsIntegrating Marketing and Supply Chain Management for Improved Customer ValueCreating Customer Value by Resource AlignmentCreating Customer-focused Value During RecessionsSummaryReview TermsDiscussion QuestionsReferences