This collection of articles explores key considerations involved in outsourcing decisions – when it makes sense to outsource and the advantages and disadvantages of doing so.
Latest articles on outsourcing
Horizontal vs vertical integration: Examining the differences
This article explains the difference between horizontal integration, or diversification, and vertical integration.
The disadvantages of outsourcing: The Top 5 risks of outsourcing production
This article explores some key risks of outsourcing manufacturing – and why you may want to keep some manufacturing in-house.
The long-term considerations with outsourcing
What are some of the most important long-term considerations of outsourcing and how will it position your firm for the future?
What is insourcing and what are the advantages?
Why may a firm consider insourcing – bringing back activities previously outsourced? This article explores the key reasons for insourcing.
The difference between outsourcing and offshoring
What is the difference between offshoring and outsourcing – and what is offshore outsourcing? This article explores the related, but distinct concepts.
Horizontal vs vertical integration: Examining the differences
This article explains the difference between horizontal integration, or diversification, and vertical integration.
The disadvantages of outsourcing: The Top 5 risks of outsourcing production
This article explores some key risks of outsourcing manufacturing – and why you may want to keep some manufacturing in-house.
The long-term considerations with outsourcing
What are some of the most important long-term considerations of outsourcing and how will it position your firm for the future?
What is insourcing and what are the advantages?
Why may a firm consider insourcing – bringing back activities previously outsourced? This article explores the key reasons for insourcing.
The difference between outsourcing and offshoring
What is the difference between offshoring and outsourcing – and what is offshore outsourcing? This article explores the related, but distinct concepts.