LOG 240 Assignment #2: Read Case #6 in the text book (FlexCon Pistons / Outsourcing)

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    LOG 240 Assignment #2: Read Case #6 in the text book (FlexCon Pistons /

    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. 

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