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Jun 3, 2006

Current Strategies and Tactics in Staffing

The following report is introductory to Dr Handfield’s research on Current Trends in Production Labor Sourcing. Contingent work force Call it downsizing, rightsizing or a layoff. Companies throughout the 90’s…

Jun 1, 2006

References: Current Trends in Production Labor Sourcing

References Beebe, L. and Meyers, B. (1998) “Outsourcing: Planning for Strategic Partnerships,” White Paper, The Sheridan Press, .pdf Casale, F. (2003) “The New Outsourcing: From Outsourcing to Outcompeting,” Business Week,…

Jun 1, 2006

Conclusions: Current Trends in Production Labor Sourcing

Conclusions One element from our research is clear. In the modern era of global competition, the companies that will succeed and continue to lead will be those that have a…

Jun 1, 2006

Methodology: Current Trends in Production Labor Sourcing

Methodology In order to seek additional insights into the trend of outsourced production labor, a series of interviews was carried out on the status of US manufacturing labor for skilled…

Jun 1, 2006

Background: Current Trends in Production Labor Sourcing

Background Imagine you walk into your facility, and see a group of semi-skilled workers who are reliable, show up on-time, and are trained to find ways to reduce waste through…

Jun 1, 2006

Introduction: Current Trends in Production Labor Sourcing

Introduction Outsourcing has become a common business practice to decrease manufacturing costs. Almost every element within a manufacturing company has been analyzed for suitability and impact. Leading edge manufacturers have…

Jun 1, 2006

A Brief History of Outsourcing

The following report is introductory to Dr Handfield’s research on Current Trends in Production Labor Sourcing. Since the Industrial Revolution, companies have grappled with how they can exploit their competitive…

Jun 1, 2006

Findings: Current Trends in Production Labor Sourcing

Findings Based on our empirical analysis of the data, the following key points emerged from our research. A more detailed presentation of the findings will be posted throughout the Summer…

May 26, 2006

Outsourcing Production Labor: A New Breed of Lean Manufacturing

The following report is introductory to Dr Handfield’s research on “ Current Trends in Production Labor Sourcing“ Manufacturing companies are beginning to examine the business case for outsourcing production tasks…

Mar 28, 2006

Strategic Information Systems Planning (SISP) – An IS Strategy for ERP Implementation

The following is based on Dr. Bozarth’s research on “ERP Implementation Efforts at Three Firms: Applying lessons from the SISP and IT-enabled change literature” which is scheduled to appear in…