Bella B. Nujen
About
Bella B. Nujen holds a PhD in logistics from Molde University College, specializing in Supply Chain Management. Bella has broad teaching experience, being involved in facilitating learning since 2007. She currently serves as head of the research group International Business and Marketing, and as member of the department board.
Her research has been featured in leading international journals such as Global Strategy Journal (ABS 4), International Journal of Production Research (ABS 3), Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management (ABS 3), Production Planning and Control (ABS 3). She has been involved in several externally funded projects.
Responsibilities
- Coordinator for the AE511816 - Master Thesis - International Business discipline oriented
- Coordinator for the AI521616 - Master Thesis - Innovation and Entrepreneurship discipline oriented
- Head of research group International Business and Marketing (IBM)
Teaching
Ongoing
Master's level (2019- cd)
- AI521112 - Innovation and intellectual property rights
- AM510512 - Global sourcing and supply network management
Previous years
Bachelor's level
- AI201312 - Entrepreneurship and Business Development (2021, 2022)
- AI101212 - Innovation Management (2019, 2020)
- AI301212 - From idea to enterprise (2019, 2020)
- ADM530 Globalization (2018)
- ADM505 Knowledge and organizational learning (2014, 2015)
- LOG525 Quality Management and LEAN (2014, 2015)
- ADM100 Organisation I (2008-2011) teaching assistant
- ADM620 Ethics (2009, 2010) teaching assistant
- SØK100 Macroeconomics (2007) teaching assistant
Master's level
Publications
2024
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Nujen, Bella B;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Alfnes, Erlend;
Tomasgard, Tore.
(2024)
Demystifying operator 4.0 through an integrative framework.
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
Academic article
-
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Nujen, Bella B;
Utvær, Anette;
Orheim, Martin.
(2024)
Steering through the storm : a process framework to guide purchasing and supply managers in navigating low-probability-high-impact disruptions.
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
Academic article
-
Anwar, Fahim;
Nujen, Belerivana Bella Berivan;
Solli-Sæther, Hans Arthur.
(2024)
Future directions of R&D internationalization in international business.
Multinational Business Review
Academic article
-
Despeisse, Melanie;
Acerbi, Federica;
Arioli, Veronica;
Childe, Stephen;
Colombo, Beatrice;
Evans, Steve.
(2024)
Research Challenges for Eco-Efficient and Circular Industrial Systems.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2023
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Reke, Eivind;
Powell, Daryl.
(2023)
Knowledge obstacles when transitioning towards circular economy: an industrial intra-organisational perspective.
International Journal of Production Research
Academic article
2022
-
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Aspelund, Jens Gunnar;
Helland, Vetle.
(2022)
Approaches to governance of risks beyond first-tier
suppliers.
International Journal of procurement management
Academic article
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Alfnes, Erlend;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Gran, Erik;
Tomasgard, Tore.
(2022)
Centralized vs Decentralized Production Planning in ETO Environments: A Theoretical Discussion.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Solli-Sæther, Hans.
(2022)
Repatriating back home : implications of local and global value
chains on backshoring readiness.
Edward Elgar Publishing
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Kjersem, Kristina;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Reke, Eivind;
Iakymenko, Natalia;
Powell, Daryl John.
(2022)
Lean Product Development for a Circular Economy: An Operations Management Perspective.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
van Oorschot, Kim;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Solli-Sæther, Hans Arthur;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward.
(2022)
The complexity of post-mergers and acquisitions reorganization : integration and differentiation.
Global Strategy Journal
Academic article
2021
-
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira.
(2021)
A systematic approach to implementing multi-sourcing strategy in engineer-to-order production.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward.
(2021)
The most critical decisions in manufacturing : implications for a circular economy.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Reke, Eivind;
Powell, Daryl.
(2021)
Transition towards circular economy : an intraorganizational perspective identifying knowledge wastes.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Powell, Daryl John;
Reke, Eivind.
(2021)
Realizing Value Opportunities for a Circular Economy: Integrating Extended Value Stream Mapping and Value Uncaptured Framework.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Solli-Sæther, Hans;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Hammer, Bianca Johanna.
(2021)
Reputational risk as a factor in the offshore location choice.
Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Academic article
-
Jünge, Gabriele Hofinger;
Alfnes, Erlend;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Emblemsvåg, Jan;
Kjersem, Kristina.
(2021)
Understanding and eliminating waste in Engineer-To-Order (ETO) projects: a multiple case study.
Production planning & control (Print)
Academic article
-
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Shlopak, Mikhail.
(2021)
CIRCULÆR - LEARNING AS A TOOL FOR FASTER DEVELOPMENT OF BETTER, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Applying Extended Value Stream Mapping and «Value Uncaptured» framework in a Circular Economy
.
Rapport (Møreforsking Molde) (2106)
Report
-
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Buvik, Arnt.
(2021)
Driving collaborative supply risk mitigation in buyer-supplier relationships.
Supply Chain Forum: an International Journal
Academic article
2020
-
Shlopak, Mikhail;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Halfdanarson, Jon.
(2020)
Sustainable Business Model Innovation in the Furniture Supply Chain: A Case Study.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Nujen, Bella B..
(2020)
The potential for purchasing function to enhance circular economy business models for ETO production.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2019
-
Nujen, Bella;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Solli-Sæther, Hans;
Slyngstad, Andrea Blindheim;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld.
(2019)
Backshoring readiness.
Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing
Academic article
-
Mustafa, Ghulam;
Solli-Sæther, Hans;
Håvold, Jon Ivar;
Ilyas, Anam;
Danielsen, Antoni Vike;
Nujen, Bella.
(2019)
Human side of digitalization: A study of organizational structure, leader and employee competencies, and work-life balance.
Working paper series (1-2019)
Report
-
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld;
Nujen, Bella;
Solli-Sæther, Hans.
(2019)
The role of institutional context in backshoring decisions.
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2018
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana.
(2018)
The Global Shift-back : backshoring from a knowledge perspective.
PhD theses in logistics (2018:4)
Doctoral dissertation
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld.
(2018)
Kunnskapsbygging og backshoring.
Universitetsforlaget
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld;
Nujen, Bella Belerivana.
(2018)
Globalisering i revers? : hvorfor regionale bedrifter velger å ta tilbake produksjon.
Universitetsforlaget
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld;
Damm, Rickard;
Gammelsæter, Hallgeir.
(2018)
Managing reversed (global) outsourcing : the role of knowledge, technology and time.
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
Academic article
2017
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld.
(2017)
Global shift-back’s : a strategy for reviving manufacturing competences.
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2016
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Damm, Rickard.
(2016)
The need for knowledge management when backsourcing is embraced.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Hauge, Olav;
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld.
(2016)
Backsourcing - korleis robotar reddar arbeidsplassar.
Romsdals Budstikke.
Feature article
2015
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld.
(2015)
Backsourcing : re-integrating knowledge through a global-local shift.
International Annual EurOMA Conference
Chapter
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld;
Solli-Sæther, Hans.
(2015)
Backsourcing and knowledge re-integration : a case study
.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Journal publications
-
Nujen, Bella B;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Alfnes, Erlend;
Tomasgard, Tore.
(2024)
Demystifying operator 4.0 through an integrative framework.
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
Academic article
-
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Nujen, Bella B;
Utvær, Anette;
Orheim, Martin.
(2024)
Steering through the storm : a process framework to guide purchasing and supply managers in navigating low-probability-high-impact disruptions.
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
Academic article
-
Anwar, Fahim;
Nujen, Belerivana Bella Berivan;
Solli-Sæther, Hans Arthur.
(2024)
Future directions of R&D internationalization in international business.
Multinational Business Review
Academic article
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Reke, Eivind;
Powell, Daryl.
(2023)
Knowledge obstacles when transitioning towards circular economy: an industrial intra-organisational perspective.
International Journal of Production Research
Academic article
-
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Aspelund, Jens Gunnar;
Helland, Vetle.
(2022)
Approaches to governance of risks beyond first-tier
suppliers.
International Journal of procurement management
Academic article
-
van Oorschot, Kim;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Solli-Sæther, Hans Arthur;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward.
(2022)
The complexity of post-mergers and acquisitions reorganization : integration and differentiation.
Global Strategy Journal
Academic article
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Solli-Sæther, Hans;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Hammer, Bianca Johanna.
(2021)
Reputational risk as a factor in the offshore location choice.
Journal of Purchasing and Supply Management
Academic article
-
Jünge, Gabriele Hofinger;
Alfnes, Erlend;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Emblemsvåg, Jan;
Kjersem, Kristina.
(2021)
Understanding and eliminating waste in Engineer-To-Order (ETO) projects: a multiple case study.
Production planning & control (Print)
Academic article
-
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Buvik, Arnt.
(2021)
Driving collaborative supply risk mitigation in buyer-supplier relationships.
Supply Chain Forum: an International Journal
Academic article
-
Nujen, Bella;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Solli-Sæther, Hans;
Slyngstad, Andrea Blindheim;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld.
(2019)
Backshoring readiness.
Journal of Global Operations and Strategic Sourcing
Academic article
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld;
Damm, Rickard;
Gammelsæter, Hallgeir.
(2018)
Managing reversed (global) outsourcing : the role of knowledge, technology and time.
Journal of Manufacturing Technology Management
Academic article
-
Hauge, Olav;
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld.
(2016)
Backsourcing - korleis robotar reddar arbeidsplassar.
Romsdals Budstikke.
Feature article
Part of book/report
-
Despeisse, Melanie;
Acerbi, Federica;
Arioli, Veronica;
Childe, Stephen;
Colombo, Beatrice;
Evans, Steve.
(2024)
Research Challenges for Eco-Efficient and Circular Industrial Systems.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Alfnes, Erlend;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Gran, Erik;
Tomasgard, Tore.
(2022)
Centralized vs Decentralized Production Planning in ETO Environments: A Theoretical Discussion.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Solli-Sæther, Hans.
(2022)
Repatriating back home : implications of local and global value
chains on backshoring readiness.
Edward Elgar Publishing
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Kjersem, Kristina;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Reke, Eivind;
Iakymenko, Natalia;
Powell, Daryl John.
(2022)
Lean Product Development for a Circular Economy: An Operations Management Perspective.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira.
(2021)
A systematic approach to implementing multi-sourcing strategy in engineer-to-order production.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward.
(2021)
The most critical decisions in manufacturing : implications for a circular economy.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Reke, Eivind;
Powell, Daryl.
(2021)
Transition towards circular economy : an intraorganizational perspective identifying knowledge wastes.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Powell, Daryl John;
Reke, Eivind.
(2021)
Realizing Value Opportunities for a Circular Economy: Integrating Extended Value Stream Mapping and Value Uncaptured Framework.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Shlopak, Mikhail;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Halfdanarson, Jon.
(2020)
Sustainable Business Model Innovation in the Furniture Supply Chain: A Case Study.
Springer Nature
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward;
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Nujen, Bella B..
(2020)
The potential for purchasing function to enhance circular economy business models for ETO production.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld;
Nujen, Bella;
Solli-Sæther, Hans.
(2019)
The role of institutional context in backshoring decisions.
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld.
(2018)
Kunnskapsbygging og backshoring.
Universitetsforlaget
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld;
Nujen, Bella Belerivana.
(2018)
Globalisering i revers? : hvorfor regionale bedrifter velger å ta tilbake produksjon.
Universitetsforlaget
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld.
(2017)
Global shift-back’s : a strategy for reviving manufacturing competences.
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella B.;
Damm, Rickard.
(2016)
The need for knowledge management when backsourcing is embraced.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld.
(2015)
Backsourcing : re-integrating knowledge through a global-local shift.
International Annual EurOMA Conference
Chapter
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana;
Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld;
Solli-Sæther, Hans.
(2015)
Backsourcing and knowledge re-integration : a case study
.
Springer
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Report
-
Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira;
Nujen, Bella B.;
Shlopak, Mikhail.
(2021)
CIRCULÆR - LEARNING AS A TOOL FOR FASTER DEVELOPMENT OF BETTER, SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS
Applying Extended Value Stream Mapping and «Value Uncaptured» framework in a Circular Economy
.
Rapport (Møreforsking Molde) (2106)
Report
-
Mustafa, Ghulam;
Solli-Sæther, Hans;
Håvold, Jon Ivar;
Ilyas, Anam;
Danielsen, Antoni Vike;
Nujen, Bella.
(2019)
Human side of digitalization: A study of organizational structure, leader and employee competencies, and work-life balance.
Working paper series (1-2019)
Report
-
Nujen, Bella Belerivana.
(2018)
The Global Shift-back : backshoring from a knowledge perspective.
PhD theses in logistics (2018:4)
Doctoral dissertation
Teaching
Courses
Outreach
2023
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Academic lectureAnwar, Fahim; Nujen, Bella B; Solli-Sæther, Hans. (2023) Exploring the Evolutionary Trajectory of Emerging MNEs’ R&D Internationalization Journey. European International Business Academy European International Business Academy Annual Conference , Lisbon 2023-12-15 - 2023-12-17
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Academic lectureVatne, Marcus Nikolay; Nujen, Belerivana Bella Berivan; Solli-Sæther, Hans Arthur. (2023) Socially Responsible Human Resource Management in Post-M&A Integration: A Case Study on Employees’ Occupational Cultures. European International Business Academy EIBA 2023 , Lisboa, Portugal 2023-12-15 - 2023-12-17
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Academic lecturevan Oorschot, Kimball Elizabeth; Nujen, Bella B; Solli-Sæther, Hans. (2023) Unleashing hidden synergies in post-M&A integration processes. EIASM International Product Development Management Conference , Lecco 2023-06-05 - 2023-06-07
2022
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Academic lectureAnwar, Fahim; Nujen, Bella B.; Solli-Sæther, Hans. (2022) Science mapping of IB literature on internationalization of R&D: A bibliometric review. European International Business Academy European International Business Academy Annual Conference , Oslo 2022-12-08 - 2022-12-10
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Academic lectureNujen, Bella B.; Solli-Sæther, Hans; Bondeli, Julia V.. (2022) Implications of knowledge (d)evaluation in Mergers and Acquisitions. BI Norwegian Business School; University of Agder European International Business Academy , Oslo 2022-12-08 - 2022-12-11
2021
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Academic lectureNujen, Bella B.; Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward; Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira. (2021) Relocation of second degree: Sustainability aspects in location decisions. EurOMA 8th EurOMA Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Forum , Excelia Business School 2021-03-22 -
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Academic lectureOksnes, Isabel Våge; Nujen, Bella B.; Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward. (2021) Relocation of Second Degree: Social and Environmental Impacts. European International Business Academy , Madrid 2021-12-10 - 2021-12-12
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Academic lectureAnwar, Fahim; Nujen, Bella B.; Solli-Sæther, Hans; Alvestad, Finn. (2021) What happens when acquiring a rival? The exploration of knowledge transfer process. European International Business Academy European International Business Academy Annual Conference , Madrid 2021-12-10 - 2021-12-12
2020
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Academic lectureMwesiumo, Deodat Edward; Kvadsheim, Nina Pereira; Nujen, Bella. (2020) Exploring the role of purchasing and supply management in the adoption of circular economy business models. EurOMA 7th EurOMA Sustainable Operations and Supply Chain Forum , University of Nottingham 2020-02-10 - 2020-02-12
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Academic lectureNujen, Bella B.; Solli-Sæther, Hans; Van Oorschot, Kim; Mwesiumo, Deodat Edward. (2020) The Double-Edged Dynamics of Post-acquisition Integration . Institute for International Business (IIB) at WU Vienna European International Business Academy EIBA , No country specification 2020-12-10 - 2020-12-12
2019
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Academic lectureNujen, Bella; Solli-Sæther, Hans; Hammer, Bianca Johanna. (2019) Reputational risk as a factor in offshore location choice - A high-cost perspective. University of Leeds European International Business Academy Conference , Leeds 2019-12-13 - 2019-12-15
2018
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Academic lectureHalse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Nujen, Bella Belerivana; Solli-Sæther, Hans. (2018) The role of institutional context in back shoring decisions. Poznan University of Economics and Business 44th EIBA Annual Conference , Poznan 2018-12-13 - 2018-12-15
2017
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Academic lectureNujen, Bella Belerivana; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld. (2017) Kunskapsbyggande och backshoring. Fjordkonferansen 2017 , Loen 2017-06-20 - 2017-06-21
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Academic lectureHalse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Nujen, Bella Belerivana; Solli-Sæther, Hans. (2017) The backshoring phenomenon : what are the motives?. 24th EurOMA conference , Edinburgh 2017-07-01 - 2017-07-05
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Academic lectureHalse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Nujen, Bella Belerivana. (2017) Globalisering i revers? : hvorfor regionale bedrifter velger å ta tilbake produksjon. Fjordkonferansen 2017 , Loen 2017-06-20 - 2017-06-21
2016
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Academic lectureHalse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Nujen, Bella Belerivana. (2016) Global sourcing and backshoring of manufacturing: An evolutionary perspective. Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet (NTNU) 23rd EurOMA Conference. Interactions , Trondheim 2016-06-17 - 2016-06-22
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PosterHalse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Solli-Sæther, Hans; Nujen, Bella Belerivana. (2016) The reshoring phenomena: What are the motives?. Wirtschaftuniversität Wien 42nd Annual Conference of the European International Business Academy (EIBA) , Wien 2016-12-02 - 2016-12-04
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Academic lectureNujen, Bella Belerivana; Damm, Rickard. (2016) The need for knowledge management when backsourcing is embraced. Advances in production management systems , Iguassu Falls 2016-09-03 - 2016-09-07
2015
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Academic lectureNujen, Bella Belerivana; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld. (2015) Backsourcing : re-integrating knowledge through a global-local shift. 22nd EurOMA Conference , Neuchâtel 2015-06-26 - 2015-07-01
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Academic lectureNujen, Bella Belerivana; Halse, Lise Lillebrygfjeld; Solli-Sæther, Hans. (2015) Backsourcing and knowledge re-integration : a case study. IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2015 , Tokyo 2015-09-07 - 2015-09-09