Outsourcing Facts

Supply chain outsourcing is wrought with misconceptions: Some people believe that outsourcing means relinquishing total control, losing visibility, and not having input on where processes are performed. But none of these misconceptions are true. With a firm understanding of your goals and what you want your supply chain to accomplish, an outsource partner should become a seamless extension of your business.

The Truth About Supply Chain Outsourcing

• You remain in control of your supply chain. A successful outsource relationship relies on collaboration
  between you and your partner.
  
• The outsource provider is not the enemy. An outsource partner’s infrastructure and processes can add value to your business and drive supply chain improvements.
  
• You will have supply chain visibility. Work with your outsource partner to define the key metrics you want to track, as well as a timeframe for reporting and results.
  
• Offshoring is different than outsourcing. Offshoring happens when business processes are executed in low-cost countries, but your outsourcing activities may be better performed closer to key markets.