Economics
Outsourcing or Offshoring?
Monday, February 1st, 2010This article is cross-posted in the Baselodge blog: http://baselodge.com/blog/2010/02/outsourcing-or-offshoring/
I recently read an article that incorrectly defined outsourcing as offshoring. It might be helpful to some readers to review these terms and their proper application.
Outsourcing is the use of resources outside of one’s own organization to accomplish a business need. These resources could be individuals or [...]
Keeping Up on the Financial Crisis
Monday, October 13th, 2008The past few months have been demanding on those of us who try to stay informed about the financial world in which we live and work. The fact that you are reading a sourcing blog confirms that you work in the real world of product design, development, and/or manufacturing. All of these functions occur in [...]
What About a Water Car?
Friday, July 11th, 2008I recently heard a caller to the Clark Howard show claim that he purchased an add-on hydrogen fuel cell for his vehicle for $2,000 that would allow him to double his gas mileage. I have no way of verifying this claim, but his call prompted me to do a little reading. I am still very [...]
I Want An Air Car
Monday, June 9th, 2008There is something about putting $100 worth of gas into the tank of my SUV that really motivates me. My friend, JQ, just returned from France where at this writing they pay about $8.80 per gallon, so I know we have it relatively “good” at just shy of $4 per gallon for regular unleaded. Still, [...]