Abstract:
In this thesis manufacturing footprint optimisation frameworks are explored using discourse analysis. The main research question asked in this thesis is: ‘How did the framework of manufacturing footprint optimisation establish itself as a key practice in the business sector worldwide and what is its significance? Comparing scientific literature and practice, experienced in the internship organisation BCI Global, an analysis is made based on Foucauldian discourse analysis. The conclusion is drawn on the existence of multiple rationales leading towards the establishment of the frameworks: competitiveness, possession of power and efficiency.
