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| Author: | Lowson, R. H. |
| Title: | Assessing the operational cost of offshore sourcing strategies |
| Journal: | International Journal of Logistics Management
2002 : VOL. 13:2, p. 79-89 |
| Index terms: | Offshore assembly Offshore industry Retailing Purchasing Operational research Labour costs |
| Language: | eng |
| Abstract: | The paper reports on an empirical study to construct an objective and quantifiable method to assess the cost of sourcing from low wage, foreign suppliers. The work details development of a Total Acquisition Cost Model that can be used to quantify the supply system costs associated with such sourcing strategies. In so doing, the authors explore the sourcing policies of a number of European and North American retailers operating in consumer goods sectors. |
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