What is Insourcing?

Insourcing is the allocation of jobs or assignment to individuals in the firm or in a cooperative firm (such as a subsidiary). Insourcing is the opposite of outsourcing.  

What is Outsourcing? 

Outsourcing involves hiring third parties (outside of the company) to complete tasks or services that would otherwise be completed by internal employees. 

Factors for Outsources versus Insourcing 

The factors to consider when determining whether to insource or outsource an activity or function include:

• Control
• Costs
• Expertise
• Recurring Nature of Function