Competitive organizations forced to design their supply chain strategies in line with endless customer demand like service speed, faster delivery and low cost products without compromising quality. This only can be possible with a reliable, responsive and quality supplier base. The motives of outsourcing product, sub product or service may be different from organization to organization and may be department to department within an organization. Through this study we have tried to understand the motives of manufacturing outsourcing in selected discrete manufacturing industries of India. This study explores the various motives / considerations of manufacturing outsourcing during the product cycle i.e. engineering, project execution and manufacturing stage.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Abstract
- Introduction
- Literature Review
- Theoretical framework
- Discrete manufacturing
- Stages & motives of manufacturing outsourcing
- Research model
- Hypotheses
- Research Methodology
- Data Analysis
- Part-I (Motives during engineering stage)
- Part-II (Motives during project execution stage)
- Part-III (Motives during manufacturing stage)
- Summary & Conclusion
- Reference
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to understand the motives behind manufacturing outsourcing in selected discrete manufacturing industries within India. It investigates these motives across different stages of the product lifecycle: engineering, project execution, and manufacturing. The research explores the factors influencing outsourcing decisions in the Indian context, considering the country's economic growth and the government's focus on the manufacturing sector.
- Motives for manufacturing outsourcing in Indian discrete manufacturing industries.
- Influence of different product lifecycle stages on outsourcing decisions.
- Factors affecting outsourcing decisions in the Indian manufacturing context.
- The role of supply chain management and supplier relationships in outsourcing.
- Impact of economic policies and government initiatives on outsourcing trends.
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter sets the stage by highlighting the growing importance of manufacturing outsourcing strategies for organizations facing intense competition and evolving economic landscapes. It emphasizes the need for organizations to focus on core competencies and leverage outsourcing to achieve cost reduction, cycle time compression, and efficient resource allocation. The chapter introduces the context of the Indian manufacturing sector, its contribution to GDP, and the government's ambitious plans for growth, framing the study's focus on understanding outsourcing decisions within this dynamic environment. The chapter also discusses various outsourcing network classifications like vertical integration, strategic dualism and clustered control, highlighting the complexities of making outsourcing decisions in the discrete manufacturing sector.
Literature Review: This chapter provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on manufacturing outsourcing. It traces the historical development of outsourcing, from its origins in developed countries to its current widespread adoption across various industries. The review examines the key objectives of outsourcing, such as reducing operating costs and improving time-to-market, and explores the factors influencing outsourcing decisions, including cost analysis, quality considerations, labor availability, capacity constraints, scheduling challenges, and skill requirements. It highlights the shift from basic outsourcing of information systems to more strategic and transformational outsourcing of core business functions, emphasizing the importance of clearly defined contractual relationships and measurable performance goals. The chapter also looks at the “make or buy” concept to make outsourcing decisions.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Manufacturing outsourcing, Outsourcing decision, Discrete manufacturing industry, Supplier relationship management, Supply chain management, Indian manufacturing industries
Frequently Asked Questions: A Comprehensive Language Preview
What is the main topic of this research?
This research aims to understand the motives behind manufacturing outsourcing in selected discrete manufacturing industries within India. It investigates these motives across different stages of the product lifecycle (engineering, project execution, and manufacturing) and explores the factors influencing these decisions within the Indian context.
What are the key themes explored in this research?
Key themes include motives for manufacturing outsourcing in Indian discrete manufacturing industries; the influence of different product lifecycle stages on outsourcing decisions; factors affecting outsourcing decisions in the Indian manufacturing context; the role of supply chain management and supplier relationships in outsourcing; and the impact of economic policies and government initiatives on outsourcing trends.
What stages of the product lifecycle are examined?
The research examines outsourcing motives across three stages of the product lifecycle: engineering, project execution, and manufacturing.
What is the scope of the research in terms of geographic location and industry?
The research focuses on selected discrete manufacturing industries within India.
What is included in the Table of Contents?
The table of contents includes an abstract, introduction, literature review, theoretical framework, a section on discrete manufacturing, stages and motives of manufacturing outsourcing, research model, hypotheses, research methodology, data analysis (broken down into three parts covering different product lifecycle stages), summary and conclusion, and references.
What is discussed in the introduction chapter?
The introduction highlights the growing importance of manufacturing outsourcing, the need for organizations to focus on core competencies, and the context of the Indian manufacturing sector. It also introduces various outsourcing network classifications and discusses the complexities of outsourcing decisions in the discrete manufacturing sector.
What does the literature review cover?
The literature review provides a comprehensive overview of existing research on manufacturing outsourcing, tracing its historical development and examining key objectives and influencing factors. It highlights the shift towards more strategic outsourcing and the importance of contractual relationships and performance goals. It also considers the "make or buy" decision-making process.
What are the key words associated with this research?
Key words include: Manufacturing outsourcing, Outsourcing decision, Discrete manufacturing industry, Supplier relationship management, Supply chain management, Indian manufacturing industries.
What is the overall goal of this research?
The overall goal is to provide a thorough understanding of the driving forces behind manufacturing outsourcing decisions in the Indian discrete manufacturing sector, considering various contextual factors and different stages of the product lifecycle.
What methods were used for data analysis?
The specific data analysis methods are not detailed in this preview, but the table of contents indicates that a dedicated "Data Analysis" chapter exists within the complete work.
- Quote paper
- Ph.D. Manoj Mohanty (Author), Padmavati Gahan (Author), Sasmita Choudhury (Author), 2015, Motives of Manufacturing Outsourcing in Discrete Manufacturing Industries, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/302984
