.png){kind=icon}
Return
Offshoring and backshoring: A multiple case study analysis
.png){kind=icon}
OA
AI
DOI：10.1016/j.pursup.2017.07.003.png)
.png){kind=icon}
.png){kind=icon}
Share.png){kind=icon}
Save
Abstract
En 中文
Motivations underscoring offshoring and backshoring are typically investigated as separate entities in the academic literature. This separation undermines a deeper comprehension of the two phenomena, and implicitly denies the conceptualization of backshoring as a possible step of the firm internationalization process, Our paper seeks to fill this gap by (1) understanding the relations (if any) among offshoring and backshoring motivations at firm level; (2) exploring whether backshoring is a failure of the offshoring initiative, or rather the evolution of the firm's competitive and location strategies. A content-based literature review provides the base for the identification of the key motives for offshoring and backshoring, which are then organised using a theory grounded framework. Next, we conduct a multiple case study analysis based on four companies, searching for common patterns in offshoring and subsequent backshoring initiatives. Cases allow understanding how the motivations (Why) connect with the governance modes (How), and the location choice (Where). Building on the case findings, the paper presents some propositions for future empirical research.
Keywords:
Backshoring
Reshoring
Offshoring
Manufacturing
China
Romania
AI Summary
Key information extracted from the uploaded paper, including a brief overview, abstract, background, key highlights, visual analysis, and future outlook.
Journal
IF:
8.7
Papers:
598
Citations:
2.7K
Organization
View more organizations
Cited Papers
.png){kind=icon}
ShareSaveShareSaveShareSaveShareSaveShareSaveUntersuchungen zum Ansatz der Vorverformungen beim Nachweis der Kippsicherheit schlanker Träger
PREAI
ShareSave
ShareSave View more