Outsourcing by Energy Equipment Manufacturers

摘要

Over the last several years, there has been an increasing trend in outsourcing by manufacturers. Besides the traditional outsourcings of information processing (e.g., IT infrastructure) and business processes (e.g., finance and accounting, human resources/benefits, and facilities management), manufacturers have significantly increased outsourcing of industry-unique functions such as assembly, energy supply management, fabrication, and transportation. For instance, manufacturers of drilling rigs and facilities for oil and gas exploration companies might engage other companies with expertise in die casting, grinding, forging, and other technical specialties to fabricate key parts and components.