Outsourcing)
After reading the Case, answer/discuss the questions shown under “Assignment”
(Discuss each of the following)
1. Perform a quantitative insourcing/outsourcing analysis using the data provided.
(Numerical Analysis)
-What qualitative issues might affect your final decision?
-Identify any costs or issues that are not part of your analysis that might affect your
decision.
-What is your recommendation regarding what FlexCon should do with its family of
pistons?
-Support your arguments with evidence gathered during your analysis.
2. Assume your group decided to outsource the pistons to the external supplier. Identify
a plan that would enable FlexCon to carry out this recommendation. Be as through as
possible.
3. Discuss the primary reasons when and why insourcing/outsourcing decisions occur.
4. A major challenge with an insourcing/outsourcing analysis involves gathering reliable
data. Discuss the various groups that should be involved when conducting an
insourcing/outsourcing analysis such as the one presented in this case.
What information can each of these groups provide?
5. Discuss the major issues associated with an insourcing/outsourcing analysis and
decision.
6. Indicate the influence an outsourcing decision has on supply chain management and
transportation of goods.
Lastly, your Paper should also include a Summary of the case.