Determine the exact shipping costs for cards outsourced to China (replacing the assumption of one-half cent per card).

Estimate the incremental inventory holding costs for the volumes you recommend outsourcing (assumptions: 10% inventory cost, 12 weeks of additional lead time)

Evaluate the likely supply chain risks associated with outsourcing to China: quality/reliability, lead times, predictability, supplier relationships/management, etc.

Evaluate the business strategy implications of outsourcing cards to China: importance to the company of the product and process, intellectual property concerns, image/reputation, etc.

What is your overall sourcing recommendation, taking into account: economics, supply chain risks and strategic implications