Assist with HW. Answers at least one Paragraph

1) Why do you think many firms are experiencing an increase in their levels of outsourcing? In your opinion, is this a healthy trend?

2) Compare outsourcing to vertical integration, providing the differences and similarities. What would be the reason why a company would want to use vertical integration rather than outsourcing?

3) From the Internet, find a minimum one page article discussing outsourcing. Summarize the article including the pros and cons of this often used supply chain practice.Provide the web site address (URL).