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- Title
In-House vs. Outsourced Materials Testing: How to Decide.
- Abstract
The article discusses factors for companies to consider when deciding whether to bring materials testing in-house or to go with outsourced services. Topics addressed include the impact of quality, time and return on investment (ROI) in making a choice, materials testing's representation of a quality threshold in the manufacturing process, and the role of testing in workflow iteration adjustments. Also mentioned are testing complexity considerations and the number of tests needed.
- Subjects
MATERIALS testing; IN-house services (Business); CONTRACTING out; MANUFACTURING processes
- Publication
Advanced Materials & Processes, 2014, Vol 172, Issue 4, p27
- ISSN
0882-7958
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.31399/asm.amp.2014-04.p027