Discussion Questions

As countries like China and India become leaders in manufacturing, the costs of their expertise rises, diminishing their advantage against U.S. counterparts. At the same time, convoluted and increasingly risky supply chains dependent on inexperienced vendors have turned once stable brands like Boeing into the perfect "reshoring" case study.

1)The consumer: Why does the consumer benefit from outsourcing? Are prices lowered by outsourcing?

2)Efficiency and productivity: Why does outsourcing enhance efficiency and productivity?

3)International stability: Why does outsourcing foster international cooperation, respect, and stability?