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Outsourcing

Outsourcing, especially to low labor-cost countries, has grown substantially. Be sure to address the following in your paper:

· Analyze the trade-offs between inputs for the productivity improvements.

· Analyze the advantages and disadvantages of global sourcing versus producing in the U.S.

· Describe a product or service of a specific low-labor-cost country as an example.

· Include a recommendation of a low-labor-cost country based on inputs, trade-offs, and going global advantages.

Your paper should be in paragraph form (avoid the use of bullet points) and supported with the concepts outlined in your text and additional scholarly sources.

Submit your three- to four-page paper (not including the title and reference pages). Your paper must be formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Writing Center and must cite at least three scholarly sources in addition to the textbook.

Required Resources

Text

Vonderembse, M. A., & White, G. P. (2013).  Operations management . Bridgepoint Education.

· Chapter 5: Supply Chain Management: A Strategic Perspective

· Chapter 6: Models and Forecasting

 

Recommended Resources

Article

Terreri, A. (2007). Who’s minding the yard? Food Logistics, (97), 24-30. Retrieved from the ProQuest database.

Multimedia

July, E. (Producer) & Rodrigo, J. M. (Director). (2003).  Business is blooming: The international floral industry (Links to an external site.)  [Video file]. Retrieved from the Films On Demand database.

· Watch the following segment:

· Ecuadorian Roses for Valentine’s Day