Many people believe the question of outsourcing information technology is easily answered by looking at cost.
the decision as involving massive changes to a business's strategy and delivery system. Assume you are an executive of a large retail organization (e.g. Target, WalMart) considering to outsource the development, implementation and operation of a supply chain management system to handle transactions with your suppliers, sub suppliers, distributors and retailers (if any). What factor(s) would you consider most important in making this decision? What factor(s) are least important? Justify your point of view considering short and long term business perspectives.