This change had grown gradually as its outsourcing activities became important during the last years. In the beginning, outsourcing activities developed in an ad-hoc and reactive way. Yet, RM got important knowledge on how to optimize the procedures that were outsourcing, and it developed a very extensive network of suppliers, many of which had relationships with for several years.
This network was presented to RM's customers and represent a high value to them. In that sense, RM exploited its own expertise and network of suppliers and became an outsourcing consultant.
Ribe Maskinfabrik AS - Developing New Business Areas case study solution
PUBLICATION DATE: February 27, 2009 PRODUCT #: 909M12-HCB-ENG
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