GLOBAL OUTSOURCING
You are expected to apply the outsourcing theories, tools and techniques you have learnt in this module to a company operating in one of the selected sectors defined by the International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities (ISIC)
TASKS
You are expected to investigate how outsourcing influenced and shaped supply chain strategy and supply chain processes within the company of your selection and to show its overall strategic and operational impact. Specifically, you are expected to:
1.Assess the impacts of outsourcing on the company’s business
2.Assess the risks and benefits for the firm from engaging in outsourcing activities
3.Devise a plan to outsource a system or a process from a client viewpoint OR devise a plan to offer services from a vendor viewpoint (not both)
4.Provide suggestions and recommendations within a specific supply chain plan aiming for further operational improvements in connection with the use of outsourcing.