Outsourcing: A Growth Industry Strategic Issues Core Competencies Supplier Dominance The Creation of Strategic Vulnerabilities The Dangers of Vertical Integration Horizontal Integration New Product Development and Outsourcing Lean Manufacturing Tactical Decisions Factors Influencing Make-or-Buy Decisions Cost Considerations Time Capacity Control of Production and Quality Business Process Outsourcing Technology Risk and Maturity Unreliable Suppliers Suppliers’ Specialized Knowledge and Research Small-Volume Requirements Limited Facilities Factors Influencing Make-or-Buy Decisions Cost Considerations Time Capacity Control of Production and Quality Business Process Outsourcing Technology Risk and Maturity Unreliable Suppliers Suppliers’ Specialized Knowledge and Research Small-Volume Requirements Limited Facilities Factors Continued Work Force Stability Multiple-Source Policy Managerial and Control Considerations Procurement and Inventory Considerations Netsourcing The Volatile Nature of the Make-or-Buy Situation Dangers of Outsourcing Administration of Make-or-Buy Activities Chief Resource Officer Framework for Outsourcing Executive Level Involvement