As Western companies are being put under increasing pressure to cut expenses and improve return on assets, the dilemma of whether 
to keep key functions in-house or outsource them has taken center stage.
Manufacturing units are being identified with Make-or-Buy Decisions as third-party suppliers in Eastern Europe, China, and other low-cost regions hold out a promise of significant advantage that companies in developed countries can’t offer.
The Make-or-Buy Decision extends beyond manufacturing. It
