[雙語翻譯]--外文翻譯--全球采購的一種交互途徑：宜家的一個(gè)案例研究（節(jié)選）

1、中文 中文 3100 字， 字，1800 英文單詞， 英文單詞，10000 英文字符 英文字符出處： 出處：Hultman J, Johnsen T, Johnsen R, et al. An interaction approach to global sourcing: A case study of IKEA[J]. Journal of Purchasing & Supply Management, 2012, 18(1

2、):9–21.An interaction approach to global sourcing:A case study of IKEAJ Hultman，T Johnsen，R Johnsen，S HertzAbstract This study explores the process of global sourcing through a case of the Swedish furnishing retailer IK

3、EA from an interaction perspective. With a point of departure in the streams of existing research on global sourcing and the internationalization process of firms through networks, a research question is proposed concern

4、ing supply network interactions as an influence in the global sourcing process. The study uses an in-depth qualitative case study methodology, focusing on IKEA and its development of a supply network for the PAX wardrobe

5、 system during the years 2003–2009. The findings draw on 29 interviews in Sweden and China, ranging from interviews with the supply management function of IKEA to interviews with Swedish and Chinese suppliers and sub-sup

6、pliers. The findings show that the global sourcing process is influenced by interactions and network effects between supply network actors. In particular, we find that relationships between suppliers were identified and

7、set up by IKEA, but cascaded into deeper interactions amongst suppliers at different supply network tiers. Our study contributes to global sourcing research in indicating the importance of interaction amongst supply netw

8、ork actors, showing how the global sourcing strategy of one actor may significantly influence the sourcing strategies of other actors. Global sourcing decisions therefore need to be understood and coordinated across glob

9、al supply networks.Keywords: Global sourcing, Interaction, Supply network,Internationalization, IKEA,China1. Introduction Global sourcing is one of the greatest strategic challenges for purchasing and supply managers. U

10、nder increasing pressure to reduce costs, companies have shifted sourcing As noted in previous research, IKEA’s uniqueness, criticality and global reach make the company particularly relevant as a case. A case study focu

11、sing on global sourcing may have important implications for firms at a time when global sourcing is growing in momentum and significance across many sectors. The paper proceeds with a review of existing literature on glo

12、bal sourcing, identifying major themes within this body of literature and examining current models of the global sourcing process. The second section of the literature review connects the global sourcing literature with

13、the established interaction and network perspective on the internationa- lization process (focusing on the work of the Industrial Marketing and Purchasing Group: IMP).2. Global sourcing: IKEA and the PAX supply network 2

14、.1 Background The Swedish home furnishing retailer IKEA was founded by Ingvar Kamprad in the region of Smaland in Sweden in 1943. In2009, IKEA’s annual turnover reached 21 billion and the numberof IKEA stores worldwide,

15、including those run by franchisees, was301 (IKEA, 2009). At present, IKEA offers a range of around 9500 products that are all principally the same in the IKEA storesaround the world. IKEA is well known for its low cost f

16、ocusstrategy – although IKEA is very different now compared to what it was in the early days, this strategy remains at the heart of the IKEA business model. The focus on low cost is manifested in many of the unique featu

17、res of the IKEA business model, and is indeed associated with the need for active supply management. A key component in the low cost strategy at IKEA has been to own only a small proportion of the means of production. Th

18、erefore, products sold at IKEA stores, including key products like the BILLY bookcase, the PAX wardrobe, the LACK table and the SULTAN bed,are largely sourced from a global supply network.In the mid-1990s IKEA had more t

19、han 2000 suppliers, but by 2010 its supply base had been reduced to around 1200 despite increasing sales volumes. The background to this reduction was an increasing need to secure and build capacity for continued growth.