When your company is a small start up and it is time for Quality Assurance, there will be an internal management meeting, several key questions will come up :
a) Do we test in house of send them to outsource testing ?
What are the Pros and Cons for outsource testing ?
Pro (For points)
Outsource testing is very convenient, PROVIDED the Lab service provider is familiar with the types of testing.
+ On call (or social media)
+ On short notice (upon PO and availability of test equipment)
+ No service issues (they take care of the equipment)
+ (BIG) No rental of factory space (the equipment is in their Lab)
+ Reports provided (upon request and additional costs)
+ No big ticket CAPEX purchase (test chambers new costs USD 40K and above each)
+ No need for trained staff or expertise to hire to ensure machine runs smoothly during duration of test.
+ (BIG) No need to pay increasing electricity bills.
Cons
- Proprietary data is not exclusive
- Machines may be booked till a long time later
- No impressive machines on show to your clients.
Well these are the Pros and Cons as far as I can think for Laboratory Services
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