Outsourcing decisions and the purchasing process

dc.contributor.author	Κακούρης, Ανδρέας	el
dc.contributor.author	Πολυχρονόπουλος, Γεώργιος Ι.	el
dc.contributor.author	Μπινιώρης, Σπυρίδων	el
dc.date.accessioned	2015-05-07T17:15:13Z
dc.date.available	2015-05-07T17:15:13Z
dc.date.issued	2015-05-07
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/11400/9858
dc.rights	Αναφορά Δημιουργού-Μη Εμπορική Χρήση-Όχι Παράγωγα Έργα 3.0 Ηνωμένες Πολιτείες	*
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dc.source	http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/02634500610711879	el
dc.subject	Outsourcing
dc.subject	Selection
dc.subject	Purchasing
dc.subject	Αγορές
dc.subject	Sourcing
dc.subject	Προμήθεια
dc.subject	Επιλογή
dc.title	Outsourcing decisions and the purchasing process	en
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heal.secondaryTitle	a systems‐oriented approach	en
heal.classification	Administration
heal.classification	Entrepreneurship
heal.classification	Διοίκηση και οργάνωση
heal.classification	Επιχειρηματικότητα
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heal.publicationDate	2006
heal.bibliographicCitation	Kakouris, A., Polychronopoulos, G. I. and Binioris, S. (2006). Outsourcing decisions and the purchasing process: a systems‐oriented approach. "Marketing Intelligence & Planning", 24(7). Emerald publications. pp. 708-729. Available from: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/02634500610711879	en
heal.abstract	Purpose – To propose a framework for purchasing and outsourcing decisions together with a process model for evaluating and assessing possible suppliers. The paper focuses in particular on the “planning” and “qualifying” phases of the process which, respectively, set the criteria and prepare a shortlist for invitations, before the final selection. Design/methodology/approach – By reference to the literature, past experience and a priori reasoning, a conceptual framework and quantitative model are combined in a checklist to guide responsible managers through a formal, systematic decision‐making procedure. Findings – The model is fully described, its strengths and weaknesses are discussed, and the modus operandi of the derived decision‐making framework is explained. The system and process are strongly advocated as the most appropriate instrument for the selection of suppliers of outsourced products and services in the contemporary business environment. Research limitations/implications – The system suffers to an extent from one of its defining strengths: relative simplicity, which may limit its applicability in more complex situations. This emphasises the importance of the procedures undertaken in the “qualification” phase. Assigning evaluative values codes to the various decision parameters involves a good deal of subjectivity, which could lead to misguided decisions. Further research and development is needed. Practical implications – The advocated selection offers outsourcing decision makers a structured and systematic selection framework, which does not compromise their own professionalism, but rather encourages imagination, innovation, investigation and opinion based on critical observation. Its potential applicability covers the full range of industry sectors, beyond the outsourcing of product and component manufacture which have been the focus of the great majority of published studies. Originality/value – The paper examines a widely investigated “hot topic” that is in fact surrounded by confusion and misunderstanding. It focuses on aspects of outsourcing practice that have so far attracted little attention from researchers.	en
heal.publisher	Emerald publications	en
heal.journalName	Marketing Intelligence & Planning	en
heal.journalType	peer-reviewed
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