The decision to make or buy, also known as the decision to outsource

Uni 1 JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

UNI 2

DB2

Outsourcing or Not

The decision to make or buy, also known as the decision to outsource or not, is key for many companies. It can provide a competitive edge, or it can ruin the company by taking control away and returning disappointing results. For this discussion, research news articles and provide an example of a company that has decided to outsource or decided to focus on making in-house.

1) Describe the company and the situation.

2) Explain why they made the decision.

3) Discuss the results. Do you think they made the right choice? Why?

JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

UNI3

DB3

Supplier Relationships

Choose one of the following and follow the directions for this week’s discussion:

  1. Find a company online that is using a development program to improve a supplier’s performance and/or capabilities. Evaluate its experiences- were they successful or not. Explain why they failed or what the key factors were in their success.
  2. Find a company online that has successfully implemented a supplier certification program and evaluate the experience- Explain what the key factors were in their success.

JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

Uni 1 JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

UNI 2

DB2

Outsourcing or Not

The decision to make or buy, also known as the decision to outsource or not, is key for many companies. It can provide a competitive edge, or it can ruin the company by taking control away and returning disappointing results. For this discussion, research news articles and provide an example of a company that has decided to outsource or decided to focus on making in-house.

1) Describe the company and the situation.

2) Explain why they made the decision.

3) Discuss the results. Do you think they made the right choice? Why?

JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

UNI3

DB3

Supplier Relationships

Choose one of the following and follow the directions for this week’s discussion:

  1. Find a company online that is using a development program to improve a supplier’s performance and/or capabilities. Evaluate its experiences- were they successful or not. Explain why they failed or what the key factors were in their success.
  2. Find a company online that has successfully implemented a supplier certification program and evaluate the experience- Explain what the key factors were in their success.

JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

Uni 1 JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

UNI 2

DB2

Outsourcing or Not

The decision to make or buy, also known as the decision to outsource or not, is key for many companies. It can provide a competitive edge, or it can ruin the company by taking control away and returning disappointing results. For this discussion, research news articles and provide an example of a company that has decided to outsource or decided to focus on making in-house.

1) Describe the company and the situation.

2) Explain why they made the decision.

3) Discuss the results. Do you think they made the right choice? Why?

JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

UNI3

DB3

Supplier Relationships

Choose one of the following and follow the directions for this week’s discussion:

  1. Find a company online that is using a development program to improve a supplier’s performance and/or capabilities. Evaluate its experiences- were they successful or not. Explain why they failed or what the key factors were in their success.
  2. Find a company online that has successfully implemented a supplier certification program and evaluate the experience- Explain what the key factors were in their success.

JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

Uni 1 JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

UNI 2

DB2

Outsourcing or Not

The decision to make or buy, also known as the decision to outsource or not, is key for many companies. It can provide a competitive edge, or it can ruin the company by taking control away and returning disappointing results. For this discussion, research news articles and provide an example of a company that has decided to outsource or decided to focus on making in-house.

1) Describe the company and the situation.

2) Explain why they made the decision.

3) Discuss the results. Do you think they made the right choice? Why?

JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?

UNI3

DB3

Supplier Relationships

Choose one of the following and follow the directions for this week’s discussion:

  1. Find a company online that is using a development program to improve a supplier’s performance and/or capabilities. Evaluate its experiences- were they successful or not. Explain why they failed or what the key factors were in their success.
  2. Find a company online that has successfully implemented a supplier certification program and evaluate the experience- Explain what the key factors were in their success.

JOURNAL

Based on your readings in this unit, answer the following questions, with explanations (do not simply name concepts and move on):

1) Among the concepts you have learned, which do you think is most useful to you or your organization?

2) Which concept(s) caused the most confusion in this unit?

3) Which concept(s) did you wish went into further detail, either because you are interested or because it’s too complex for the coverage it received?