Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]From: Ken Iisaka <kiisaka@ibm.net> Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 1999 00:29 Subject: Re: [Leica] Consistent underexposure problem > In practice? It depends on the circumstances. Generally, I consider outsourcing abroad to be suspect until proven otherwise, no matter what the countries involved. I have _very_ rarely heard of any company outsourcing for any reason other than a fast buck; certainly improved quality never seems to be a motivation. > Such a wide blanket statement about outsourcing > "abroad" only reveals your lack of experience and > knowledge. I made the statement _based_ on experience and knowledge. I expected a number of knee-jerk reactions to the post, but that's hard to avoid. > Perhaps, you meant to say, you do not get the same quality, > but different. Obviously. > Yes, it could be different: both better and worse. Correct. But see above. Most companies are trying to save money and boost profits when they outsource--quality is not a concern, as long as it meets some minimum standard that won't cause too much trouble with customers. -- Anthony