Advantages and challenges of contract manufacturing
The Inditex (Zara) case that we discussed today, gave us an opportunity to expand on the role of contract manufacturing to modern supply chains. Even though your notes mainly mention cost savings as a...
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In our discussion on the hidden costs and risks of outsourcing, we discussed «poaching» (a term coined by Eric Clemons of the Wharton School) as a potential problem for firms. Poaching occurs when the...
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