produced in Finland, and 58–59%, if the production is outsourced. In conclusion, the results show that outsourcing offshore is …, since the outsourcing partners create only 2% of the total value added. …

This study analyses the motives and results of outsourcing. According to the results, companies have pursued … outsourcing for a variety of reasons. Cost savings are the major driving force behind the outsourcing of production function …. Increased flexibility, focusing and additional capacity are other important motives. In most cases, R&D outsourcing is driven by …