Strategic Outsourcing through Specifications

Rajesh Nellore and Klas Soderquist
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Rajesh Nellore: Research & Development & Planning - GM - General Motors Corporation
Klas Soderquist: MTS - Management Technologique et Strategique - EESC-GEM Grenoble Ecole de Management

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Abstract: Outsourcing is one of the top priorities on the strategic agenda of Original Equipment Manufacturers [OEMs] in many industries. The decision of outsourcing an activity as opposed to doing it in-house and the development of a part or parts system is one of the most complex decisions facing today's industrial managers. Several models have been developed in order to aid in this process. The present paper analyses some of these models, and proposes an extension based on the role that specifications might play in outsourcing decisions. Based on how the specification is generated and on the nature of the data it contains, it can be of significant help in outsourcing decisions. The research reported in the paper is based on a longitudinal study of one automotive OEM [global family], one truck OEM and four medium sized expert supplier, all located in Europe. A procurement matrix is developed in which guidance for outsourcing decisions is provided in terms of specification generator, type of supplier, and contract relationship.

Keywords: Outsourcing; Specifications; collaboration; automotive industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2000
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Published in 2000, 31 p

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