^ [[Appendix C - Project Management Tools & Techniques]] # C.2  Make or Buy Analysis A Make or Buy Analysis helps the organisation to take an informed decision about what to outsource and what not to outsource. Portfolio managers and project sponsors are often faced with the dilemma to make or buy, considering the availability and skills of resources at hand. The various factors to be considered for a Make or Buy Analysis include cost comparison, technology and business processes, supplier-related information and support systems. Potential reasons for a make decision include cost effectiveness, intellectual property concerns, quality control issues or supplier unreliability issues. Potential reasons for buy decision include cost considerations, lack of technical expertise, suppliers’ technical experience and/or insufficient in-house resources. ___ Spanish Guide: [[C.2 Análisis Hacer o Comprar]] <-- [[C.1 PESTEL Analysis]] --> [[C.3 Stakeholder Interest-Influence Matrix (SIIM)]]