Production Labor Sourcing
Addressing Labor Shortages in Warehouse and DC Operations
A group of executive joined SCRC faculty and staff for a one-day workshop held on February 28, 2019. Companies represented included Advanced Auto Parts, John Deere, Hanes Brands, UPS, FHI, Lenovo, GSK, Altria, and UNC Healthcare. The topics of discussion […]
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, Special Advertising Section, .pdf Griffiths, D. (N.D) “The Theory and […]
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 strong vision for lean manufacturing within the context of a […]
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 2006 in a series of Lessons Learned articles that will […]
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 and semi-skilled production workers. Note that specific manufacturing processes that […]
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 application of lean techniques. Your plant is not only running […]
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 outsourced vital key services and core departments in an effort […]