This book provides a road-map to successful implementation of strategic outsourcing programmes, providing down-to-earth approaches to outsourcing decision making and programme management, based on a grass-roots understanding. This is a practitioner-focused book for business leaders and managers...

Role of Strategic Sourcing in a Changing World -- Globalisation and Convergence -- Social and Philosophical Considerations of Outsourcing -- From Tactical to Strategic Outsourcing -- Outsourcing Within Industry Verticals -- Strategic Outsourcing -- Sourcing Models -- Strategic Outsourcing...

1. Sustainable Aviation – An Introduction -- 2. Technology Assessment for Sustainable Aviation -- 3. Perceptions of Flight Shame and Consumer Segments in Switzerland -- 4. Intermezzo: Considerations on the interdependence of technology, consumer behaviour change and policy interventions to...

1. Introduction to Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) -- 2. SCRM Strategy -- 3. Digitalization in Air Transportation & Reflections on SCRM -- 4. Global Supply Chains -- 5. Cultural Elements in SCRM -- 6. Lean Supply Chains and Lean Production -- 7. Upstream SCRM -- 8. Financial SCRM and...

This book offers a comprehensive overview of failure in business, management and consulting. It features contributions by experts from diverse fields, who share unique insights from their real-life experiences. Readers will find perspectives from leadership, project management, change...

Chinese companies have been increasingly active in outbound investment in recent years, with Germany the third largest destination in Europe. Adopting an analytical approach and utilizing case studies and expert interviews, this book examines Chinese mergers and acquisitions (M&As) in Germany,...

The world of M&A has always been complex and nuanced. Corporations encounter their toughest business problems during a divestiture or a merger. At the same time, optimal execution of divestitures can also create high value for the seller as well as the buyer. This book is a collection of leading...

This book explores leadership and management in social sector organizations, which include, NGOs, non-profits, social enterprises, social businesses, and cross-sector collaborations focusing on advancing human dignity and social justice. It provides social sector leaders with an overview of...