Part V

Scaling and Globalizing Your Operations

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In this part . . .

  Understand the pros and cons of outsourcing and know the three most important decisions you have to make for successful outsourcing.

  Walk through a product’s life cyle and discover how each life stage influences operating requirements. Find out how to nuture new companies and prolong the life of established products and businesses.