Should we make or buy?
13 September 2012
In the first of a new series on supplier development, David Birch examines whether a company should make products itself or buy them in, and looks into the supply chain implications
Any modern business should aim to have an effective supply chain that is competitive in domestic and international markets. This is vital if a company is to achieve its objectives The first step in any move to integrate supplier development into a company’s supply chain strategy must be an analysis of its approach to component sourcing. In order to capture the core...