Discuss the advantages and disadvantages possibly experienced by the American computer manufacturers, such as HP, when outsourcing manufacturing and assembly to countries in Asia. Your discussion should address the following aspects: cost, focus on core activities, risks, employee morale, and product quality. Consider whether other types of manufacturing companies could experience similar advantages or disadvantages in outsourcing.
What were the good, the bad, and the ugly points of their posts as the post relates to the consumer, the company that outsources, and the company that conducts the outsourcing?