Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1021089 | Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management | 2006 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
In order to leverage global cost differentials, companies are increasingly turning to offshoring. Nevertheless, discussions in research and practice on offshoring are characterized by the lack of a common definition as well as a theoretically grounded explanation for this phenomenon. This article presents an explicit definition in order to provide a stringent understanding of the term offshoring along the dimensions of contractual/legal arrangement and geographic location. Further, the driving forces of offshoring are analysed on the environmental and company levels. The article closes with a discussion of managerial implications and an outlook on aspects for further research.
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Authors
Christopher Jahns, Evi Hartmann, Lydia Bals,