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Weigh the Strengths and Suitability of Global Insourcing vs. Outsourcing
29 July 2005
 
Frances Karamouzis   Allie Young  

Organizations must update their sourcing strategies based on new offshore options that are part of global sourcing models, including insourcing, outsourcing and hybrid alternatives. Understanding the pros and cons of each option is critical to ensure near- and long-term success.




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Table of Contents


1.0
    
 Determine If and How Global Sourcing Is a Viable Option

2.0
    
 Global Sourcing: Consider Optional Sourcing Models

3.0
    
 Defining the Options

3.1
    
 Outsourcing (Buy)
3.2
    
 Insourcing (Build) — Referred to as a Captive Center
3.3
    
 Build, Operate and Transfer
3.4
    
 Joint Venture
3.5
    
 Equity Investor

4.0
    
 Benefits and Drawbacks of Different Global Sourcing Models

4.1
    
 Traditional Models

4.1.1
    
 Outsourcing (Buy)
4.1.2
    
 Insourcing (Build) — Referred to as a Captive Center
4.2
    
 Hybrid Models

4.2.1
    
 Build, Operate and Transfer
4.2.2
    
 Joint Venture
4.2.3
    
 Equity Investment

5.0
    
 Selecting the Right Delivery Model: Evaluation of Global Sourcing Options

6.0
    
 Recommendations


List of Tables


Table 1.  
 Attributes of Global Sourcing Models
 

Table 2.  
 Pros and Cons of Global Sourcing Models
 

List of Figures


Figure 1. 
 Phase 1 Strategic Sourcing Options
 

Figure 2. 
 Sourcing Option Definitions
 

Figure 3. 
 Evaluation Grid for Global Sourcing Models
 



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