The Following Are Good Examples of Outsourcing Some Value Chain

question 8

Multiple Choice

The following are good examples of outsourcing some value chain activities that were formerly performed in-house except

• A)IBM performs information technology services for Colgate-Palmolive.
• B)Luxottica manufactures glasses for Dolce & Gabbana.
• C)Nordstrom retails certain products for Coach Inc.
• D)Foxconn manufactures the iPad and iPhone for Apple Inc.
• E)Paychex performs HR services for Robert Half Financial & Accounting.

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