offshoring and backshoring a multiple case study analysis

We investigate links between offshoring and backshoring through case-study analysis. We apply a theoretical framework to interpret offshoring/backshoring motivations. We link motivations to governance modes and production location decisions.

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...

Using the lenses of internationalization process theory and of effectuation theory, this study investigates how small and medium enterprises (SMEs) implement backshoring initiatives. A qualitative …

Our paper seeks to fill this gap by (1) identifying common patterns (if any) in offshoring and subsequent reshoring initiatives of a sample of manufacturing firms; (2) understanding the...

@article{Mauro2017OffshoringAB, title={Offshoring and backshoring: A multiple case study analysis}, author={Carmela Di Mauro and Luciano Fratocchi and Guido Orzes and Marco Sartor}, journal={Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management}, year={2017}, volume={24}, pages={108-134} }

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).

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.

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In this study, we conducted a quantitative meta-analysis, based on the case survey methodology, to investigate the relationship between contingencies and drivers of offshoring and backshoring decisions.

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