The hottest Outsourcing Substack posts right now

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Why is Boeing such a shitty corporation?

Robert Reich • 33589 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24
💼 Business Outsourcing Ownership
  1. Airbus has taken the lead over Boeing in manufacturing and sales of commercial aircraft
  2. Boeing's commitment to safety has been doubted by the public and airlines, affecting its reputation
  3. Airbus and Boeing differ in ownership and worker power, which impacts their approach to manufacturing and safety

Navigating the Turbulence of Modular Strategy, Innovation, and Quality Control at Boeing

Gad’s Newsletter • 61 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
💼 Business Strategy Quality control Innovation Outsourcing
  1. Boeing's quality and safety issues are influenced by a culture prioritizing speed over quality.
  2. Poor supplier management practices contributed to Boeing's recent quality problems.
  3. Boeing's focus on short-term profits led to challenges with innovation, supplier management, and quality control.

Choosing a Data Catalog

Sarah's Newsletter • 279 implied HN points • 03 May 22
🕹 Technology Open Source Outsourcing
  1. In startup culture, collaboration comes naturally, but as organizations grow, maintaining data documentation becomes challenging. Having a centralized data catalog tool is crucial for larger organizations to speak the same language and avoid miscommunications.
  2. Documentation in analytics should enable quick access and understanding of data assets, reducing time spent searching for information and improving decision-making. It goes beyond just listing items and involves data discovery and enablement.
  3. Consider different types of data catalog tools based on your organization's size, budget, and specific needs. Choose tools based on factors like security, collaboration features, integrations with existing data tools, and the level of support required.

Full of contempt, she refused to talk to the engineers

Respectful Leadership • 74 HN points • 24 Mar 23
💼 Business Leadership Management Communication Technology Outsourcing
  1. The project was over-budget and behind schedule because of a lack of communication and relationship-building with the team.
  2. High turnover in outsourcing relationships can lead to accumulating technical debt and lower quality of work.
  3. Building a long-term, trusting relationship with essential technology or roles is crucial for successful outcomes.
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What I learned failing to outsource an MVP

Remus’s Symposium • 2 HN points • 15 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Outsourcing Software Development Developers Entrepreneurship
  1. Building an MVP requires more than just outsourcing; becoming technical as a founder can be crucial for success.
  2. Choosing fancy new technologies for an MVP, like Flutter, may lead to unexpected challenges and delays; sticking to tried-and-true web technologies can simplify the process.
  3. Outsourcing software development as a non-technical founder can be risky due to communication difficulties and lack of control over the project; learning to code can empower you to have a hands-on approach and clearer vision.

Axial Discovery - Marketplaces in Life Sciences

Discovery by Axial • 3 implied HN points • 18 May 23
💼 Business Marketplaces Outsourcing Talent Health data
  1. Outsourcing marketplaces in life sciences have emerged with companies like Science Exchange providing trust and confidentiality for R&D services.
  2. Talent marketplaces are growing in the field of life sciences, with platforms like Clora matching consultants with companies and projects.
  3. Marketplaces for consumables and reagents (C&R) in life sciences offer opportunities for connecting suppliers and customers, such as Quartzy and Zageno.