• 10:30-10:55

The value and challenge of outsourcing Development & Life-Cycle Management

During the last few decades we have seen the development of open supply chains for production. These supply chains are quite mature in terms of balanced relationships between OEMs and suppliers. Right now we are seeing a similar development towards open supply chains for Development and Life Cycle Management.
In this presentation Wim Steenbergen will highlight the value and the challenges of outsourcing Development & Life-Cycle Management. The challenges cover the complete management spectrum from strategic considerations, to partner selection and the multidisciplinary management of such partnerships.