Abstract
from a supply chain perspective and then asses the possibilities for innovation that arises because of this.
•Benefits and challenges: we interpret these as to what extent the acquisition strategy creates benefits and challenges when aligning information and material flow as well as CSR strategies etc.
•Acquisition strategy: we interpret the acquisition strategy as to what horizontal or vertical integration Kompan focus on.
•Supply chain perspective: we interpret this as to how the information and material flow (processes) within Kompan is affected by the acquisition strategy.
•Possibilities for innovation: we interpret the possibilities for innovation from a source, make and deliver point of view.
Models and theories applied
We have divided the case into three parts being Introduction, Benefits & Challenges and Innovation.
1.Introduction: we will point the attention to theories of agility and lean thinking as well as the models ,Segmenting the market and The supply chain response when introducing Kompan's acquisition strategy.
2.Benefits and Challenges: by applying the models Arcs of integration, An integrated model for enabling the agile supply chain network as well as the Focused markets versus focused factories - we are able to define and analyze cost versus lead time and discuss centralization and efficiency.
3.Innovation: the innovation part will take its offspring in theories about dynamic capabillities and modulization.
