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Case
Supply Chain Outsourcing at DB Toys
Author(s)
The case is based upon a real supply chain outsourcing management decision at a major manufacturing company. The company has been disguised for confidentiality reasons. The case discusses different types of outsourcing, supply chain management, the benefits and risks of outsourcing, and various pricing models for outsourcing contracts. Students must make a management decision and answer the following questions:
Is supply chain outsourcing a viable option for DB Toys? What will be the return on investment? What is the best outsourcing model? What is the best pricing model?
Date Published:
01/01/2006
Discipline:
Finance;Management;Operations;Strategy;Technology
Key Concepts:
Outsourcing, Supply Chain Management, Pricing Models, Return on Investment (ROI)
Citations:
Jeffery, Mark, Lisa Jackson, Derek Yung, David Bibbs, Michael Dowhan, Daniel Grace, Woody Maynard, Steven Johnson. Supply Chain Outsourcing at DB Toys. 5-404-767 (KEL256).
