International Sourcing: A Method to Create Corporate Success

by Daniel Senft

Overview

Globalization leads to increased fierce competition and companies which do not pursue successful global sourcing within the next five years are probably not able to survive. However, global sourcing projects are highly complex and two-thirds of all sourcing projects in Europe are considered to have failed. A tool of ten steps is elaborated to show how to evaluate the success of sourcing by considering the potentials and risks in an international context. Successful managing of international sourcing, however, does not only imply the primary goal to acquire parts cheaply abroad, but it can be seen as a kind of strategic weapon to create a strong market position and to keep the company successful on the long term.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783658027797
Publisher:	Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden
Publication date:	09/25/2013
Edition description:	2014
Pages:	242
Product dimensions:	5.83(w) x 8.27(h) x 0.02(d)

About the Author

Daniel Senft, Dipl.-Ing. Mechanical Engineering and MBA, is a project manager of a global leading manufacturer for linear motion products.

Table of Contents

Differences and impacts of global sourcing.- Market, competition, company and product analysis.- Strategic determination of sourcing.-Country, supplier and logistics analysis.