Oprah Winfrey often asks her guests "What do you know for sure?" This is a vitally important question when considering outsourcing. Manufacturers must determine whether outsourcing will address their problem(s), which outsourcing model to employ, and which vendor can best meet their needs. Each step raises questions that must be carefully considered — and they must know the answers for sure — if they are to realize the benefits that outsourcing can offer.

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Manufacturing Process Outsourcing (MPO) provides a new, innovative approach for manufacturers to cut costs and maintain outstanding quality without the normal supply chain issues. This article outlines the advantages of MPO by taking a two-step comparison approach – with traditional staffing, and with offshore outsourcing.

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