Managing global offshoring strategies : a case approach

Addressing the challenges associated with managing global offshoring strategies, this book aims to "put a face" on some Danish companies as they engage in offshoring projects. It is aimed at bachelor, master and MBA students taking courses on global strategy. It is also useful in conjuncti...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Pyndt, Jacob
Other Authors Pedersen, Torben
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Køge, Denmark ; Herndon, VA : Copenhagen Business School Press, ©2006.
Edition1. ed.
Subjects
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781621986676
1621986675
8763001691
9788763001694
Physical Description1 online resource (208 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Managing Global Offshoring Strategies
  • Table of Contents
  • CHAPTER 1
  • Managing Offshoring â€? An Introduction
  • Setting the Scene â€? Some Definitions
  • Companies â€? Central Engines of Globalization
  • Analytical Insight
  • The Value Chain
  • The Decision to Offshore â€? What, Where and How?
  • CHAPTER 2
  • ECCO A/S â€? Optimizing Global Value Chain Economics
  • Introducing ECCO
  • Integrating ECCOâ€?s Value Chain
  • Production Technology
  • Internationalization and Production Sites
  • The Competitive Landscape
  • Suggested Literature
  • CHAPTER 3
  • GN ReSound â€? The Challenges of AmalgamationIntroduction
  • Industry Structure
  • Price Segments and Brand Portfolio
  • Location of Production
  • Consolidating Research and Development Sites
  • Suggested Literature
  • CHAPTER 4
  • Coloplast A/S â€? From Plowed Field to Efficient Plant
  • History
  • Strategy 2008
  • Offshoring to Tatabanya, Hungary
  • Next Stop: China
  • Suggested Literature
  • CHAPTER 5
  • Danfoss A/S
  • Global Manufacturing Footprint
  • Introduction to Danfoss
  • Challenges Ahead â€? Changing Production Philosophy
  • Establishing a Global Production NetworkSuggested Literature
  • CHAPTER 6
  • Danisco A/S
  • Optimizing Global Innovation Processes
  • Introduction
  • Danisco Innovation Group
  • IT and Knowledge Exchange
  • Genencor International
  • Rhodia
  • Suggested Literature
  • CHAPTER 7
  • MAN B & W Diesel
  • Managing Licensees in a Globalized World
  • Introduction to MAN B & W Diesel A/S
  • Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI)
  • Intellectual Property Rights Protection in China
  • Suggested Literature
  • CHAPTER 8
  • Ribe Maskinfabrik A/S
  • Developing New Business Areas
  • Early Internationalization EffortsThe Establishment of Rimadan â€? Structuring Outsourcing Operations
  • Entering China
  • Suggested Literature
  • CHAPTER 9
  • GPV Group A/S â€? New Supplier Opportunities
  • History and Introduction
  • Suggested Literature
  • CHAPTER 10
  • Conclusions
  • References