Global and external factors which determine the choice of the Global Sourcing concept

Journal Title: Logistics and Transport - Year 2012, Vol 16, Issue 3

Abstract

The paper presents the role and the meaning of the Global Sourcing concept that is a method of world-wide, global purchases. The paper identifies the most important factors which lead to the presented concept of purchasing. The factors were suggested by the companies from the Lodz voivodeship during the research conducted by means of sur-veys.

Authors and Affiliations

Barbara Galińska, Ryszard Grądzki

Keywords

Related Articles

The impact of European customs certifications on risk management and 3PL performance: First observations and thoughts

With increasing globalization, supply chains accordingly become more and more international in nature. They become more complex and so assume higher risks, for both businesses and governments. These risks are varied. Sin...

Factor Analysis as a Means of Filtering Rams Indicators for Railway Vehicles

European Commission Regulation (EU) No. 445/2011 regarding the system of certification for entities in charge of maintenance (ECM) of freight wagons requires such entities to supervise the condition of wagons, without sp...

Spółki samorząd - PKP Przewozy Regionalne, model docelowy czy przejściowy?

There are few reasons why the railway reform failed in Poland. The most important reasons are lack of transport policy of the state, lack of stable financing systems and disproportions in government budget's expenditures...

Safety of Supply Chain of Kenya’s Cut Flower Industry. Case of Kongoni River Farm

The article examines a logistics chain of Kenya cut flower industry with special emphasis on safety and security issues. The robust growth in this sector of Kenyan economy, important for the EU market, is endangered both...

Ensuring process continuity of multifaceted and hybrid supply chains in maritime area

The supply chain formula based on strict close interdependence between all its elements causes the smallest disturbance in one of the links to menace the whole supply chain, which is why it is so important for the partic...

Download PDF file
  • EP ID EP165632
  • DOI -
  • Views 90
  • Downloads 0

How To Cite

Barbara Galińska, Ryszard Grądzki (2012). Global and external factors which determine the choice of the Global Sourcing concept. Logistics and Transport, 16(3), 5-15. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-165632