Outsource vs Insource

This article will keep update on the issue on deciding whether insource or outsource is better.


2012-07-09  General Motors Will Slash Outsourcing In IT Overhaul

Why insource:

• getting a better grip on GM's customer and production data. (maintain core competance for the business side)
• doesn't emphasize budget cuts but instead centers on delivering more value from IT
• GM cannot be creative or fast enough with outsourced IT
• Similar to One Ford/One IT initiative

Mott's philosophy on IT HR

• many IT projects fail because they just take too long
• favors putting more staff on a project for a shorter period--doing fewer projects at a time, but faster. "Every month that goes by, every quarter that goes by, the ROI goes down,"  
• too many IT people running and supporting the business, not enough doing new development
• centralized IT control and forced business managers to prioritize projects
• GM's data center consolidation