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In maker of buy decision, a number of factors are usually:
a. Considered. available capacity (usually contractual work are more costly)
b. Quality consideration (some specialized companies may provide higher quality,
otherwise, it is strict quality control is essential self production may become the choice)
c. The nature of demand. I.e. steady do you, wide fluctuation or small order may require
subcontractor however.
d. Cost: the most important factors linked to all of the above.
NatalieR answered the question on June 13, 2022 at 06:36
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