Arnold, Ulli2015-06-172016-03-312015-06-172016-03-31198943403620Xhttp://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:93-opus-100615http://elib.uni-stuttgart.de/handle/11682/8340http://dx.doi.org/10.18419/opus-8323An investigation of the reasons which lead to foreign investments shows a clear dominance of market-oriented goals. An excellent global sourcing strategy will lead to economical success only if the company's procurement department has a strong position within the company and even more at their foreign location. They must take on an active role in the market.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessGlobal Sourcing , Internationaler Wettbewerb330article