Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (12th Edition) (What's New in Operations Management)
Operations Management: Processes and Supply Chains (12th Edition) (What's New in Operations Management)
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780134741062
Author: Lee J. Krajewski, Manoj K. Malhotra, Larry P. Ritzman
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 12, Problem 3DQ
Summary Introduction

Interpretation: Pros and cons of ‘off-shoring’ and of ‘not off-shoring’ with respect to two large multinationals.

Concept Introduction: Off-shoring, outsourcing, making in house are some of the options/strategies available to companies for management of their diverse and large operations. Each has its own plus and minus points specific to the company’s context. Two similar companies may have diverse strategy while two different companies may have similar strategy depending upon each situation and context.

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