The aim of the integrated research project is to methodically support machine and plant construction branches during the planning phase of purchasing process in low-cost countries. Based on the objective described above, the following fundamental outcomes regarding the project at hand have been derived:
- A methodology for the evaluation of local component spectrums with regard to the adequacy of procurement in low-cost countries.
- A methodology for the evaluation of possible low-cost procurement markets.
- A methodology for the evaluation of in-house skills and resources with regard to procurement in low-cost countries.
- Verified selection of components and procurement markets, while taking in to concern the skills and resources of the buying company.
- Measures and guidelines for the development of the buying company.
- Measures for the co-ordination components to the location-specific conditions and capabilities of the supplier. (Design for low-cost country sourcing).
- A methodology for the compilation of supplier requirement profiles.
- A methodology for the dynamic evaluation of suppliers, which also takes into concern the uncertainties and flexible operational alternatives of Management.
In summary, here follow the partial outcomes
- A guideline for the preparations towards sourcing in low-cost countries, which also allows the introduction and implementation of the project outcomes for SMEs within other branches.
- A software concept including the implementation of the methods within a functional model, as well as documentation to act as a basis for future, strategical decisions.
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