Category: outsourcing problems
An Answer to the Question: Why do Americans complain about outsourcing jobs and then complain about illegal immigrants?
I was looking through some old posts and found this question. I thought it was a good one so I wanted to post an answer here. The question comes from ‘FizzyBubbler is Back!’: One way or another, American companies have to cut corners to stay competitive with overseas counterparts. If you don’t want the jobs [...]
Answering the Question ‘If not taxing d rich create jobs would outsourcing and downsizing b regulated?’
Here’s a good question from J with an even better answer, enjoy: Corporations reap more profits by laying people off and outsourcing. Therefore, it is not correct to say that not taxing the rich and deregulating would create jobs in America. They are being created in China. The fact is that the rich are getting [...]
Q/A – Are Outsourcings benefits worth the damage to the US economy?
Many of you might be asking this same question so I’m posting with the answer here. Enjoy. The question is from John Galt We’ve lost our manufacturing base. We’re losing middle America’s jobs. The quality of what we get is questionable. Some of the products we get are downright inferior if not outright dangerous and [...]
Question/Answer: What steps did President Ronald Reagan take to end outsourcing and protect American jobs?
You guys might also have this question so I’m posting it here with a good answer too. It comes from ‘STRAUSSIAN’ who asks: I need to write a paper on this.I need to know what steps President Ronald Reagan took to end outsourcing and protect American jobs between his first inauguration on January 20, 1981, [...]
Cool Video – Top 5 things to avoid for outsourced manufacturing success
Here’s a nice video I was watching. Posted it here for my readers. Author’s Description: What are the top 5 things to avoid when outsourcing manufacturing? Often avoiding the wrong things is just as important as DOING the right And that’s the case with outsourcing as Here’s a list of the top things to avoid [...]
Video of Outsourcing Tips: How to avoid costly delivery, inventory, customs and other logistics issues
Watch this video when you get a chance. I think you’ll like it. Author’s Description: How can I make sure my finished product arrives on schedule, clears customs properly and that I’m not overcharged for shipping? Logistics is an integral part of the outsourcing process that is often Logistics involves scheduling, product delivery, inventory management, [...]
Interesting Video ‘Outsourcing food delivery calls to China backfires for McDonald’s Taiwan’
Here’s a nice video I was watching. Posted it here for my readers. Author’s Description: McDonald’s Taiwan has decided to cut costs by outsourcing its food delivery hotline to But service representatives who don’t speak Taiwanese are testing the patience of some local Many people turn to the telephone for home delivery of food when [...]
My Answer To The Question – What are the negatives to outsourcing for the company?
I thought I’d post this question from Rauj T since a lot of people seem to be asking it lately: Let’s say I’m Steve Jobs, and I own Apple. Why should I hire American employees, when I can outsource to India, and reduce my cost, and increase my profit ratio?I know outsourcing is bad for [...]
Outsourcing Problems You Can Avoid
What outsourcing problems are you likely to encounter if you have opted to use outsourcing as part of your business marketing? It is helpful to be aware of outsourcing pros and cons before you leap towards this option to help you leverage your time and energy. Pros: Leverage your time by adding qualified people to [...]
A Reader’s Question – What is the most contested issue regarding outsourcing of manufacturing or services to other countries?
‘mongoqa’ asks a great question so I thought I’d post it here with an answer – enjoy: I want to find out what is the most contested issue today regarding outsourcing a process to other countries? A process for example: manufacturing of a product or providing a service. Could it be a) Quality, b) Security, [...]