It is a question regularly debated in executive strategy sessions and corporate board rooms. Ever-increasing concerns over environmental liability coupled with the desire of many manufacturers to focus on "core competencies" have led many to consider jettisoning captive finishing operations (finishing departments run on-site as opposed to contracted to an outside finisher) in favor of outsourcing. In weighing the pros and cons of such a decision, several factors come into play. Assuming the decision to outsource is finalized, selecting the right partner will make all the difference.
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