Business finance – operations management managing the supply chain

Case Study: Solectron: From Contract Manufacturer to Global Supply Chain Integrator Assignment Instructions

Overview

This week, there is a focus on outsourcing strategies, supply chain design, and flexibility. Outsourcing can be referred to as the make versus buy decision because firms must decide which functions to keep in-house and what should be outsourced to external suppliers. Global sourcing is a critical strategic decision influenced by the capabilities needed to compete. Thus, strategic outsourcing is beyond a business strategy. It is also a corporate strategy that must be addressed to gain the most efficiency. 

Instructions

Each question must be answered thoroughly, and the responses must be supported by the concepts introduced in the reading/study materials. Each question/answer must be delineated under a heading in current APA format. Include a title page and reference page also in current APA format. Incorporate a minimum of 5 peer-reviewed sources with at least 1 source per question.

Note: Your assignment will be checked for originality via the Turnitin plagiarism tool.