Why is it beneficial for a firm to use a contract manufacturer or contract service provider? Provide at least one example of a firm that uses a contract provider and the benefit experienced because of this.
What will be an ideal response?
A successful answer will note how outsourcing activities that are in a firm’s set of core competencies can be beneficial. There are numerous examples that can then be presented by the student. These could include the outsourcing of component manufacturing in the automotive industry or the outsourcing of housekeeping tasks in a hotel.
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What will be an ideal response?