DocumentCode :
869409
Title :
Oversea outsourcing - making it work
Author :
Grossman, Steve ; Jones, Mark
Volume :
81
Issue :
5
fYear :
2002
fDate :
10/1/2002 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
211
Lastpage :
215
Abstract :
The attractions of a supply source that could reduce unit costs by 80% are obvious. Not so obvious are the implications for the agility of the supply chain and the ability to maintain customer service performance. In considering transferring manufacturing to low cost regions, most assessments look at cost benefits and business transferability, but tend to overlook the issues created by an extended supply network. The characteristics of a network incorporating low cost supply sources can drive dramatic and unforeseen effects on business performance. Detailed, objective planning is essential if the unit cost savings are to translate into increased margins.
Keywords :
cost-benefit analysis; management; outsourcing; planning; production control; business performance; cost savings; customer service; low cost supply sources; objective planning; oversea outsourcing; supply chain network;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Manufacturing Engineer
Publisher :
iet
ISSN :
0956-9944
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1049/me:20020502
Filename :
1106711
Link To Document :
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