Subcontracting — a growth industry

Abstract

Subcontracting has long been an integral part of most manufacturing organisations — whether for individual production jobs or for maintenance and cleaning — or even for the entire manufacturing process. And the sub‐contract option is becoming increasingly attractive, so that now virtually any task can be undertaken by one subcontractor or another. But getting value for money takes a keen eye to spot the reputable operator, with adequate resources — whether for a subcontract services or production work. Take the Crook‐based company Marshall Richards Barcro. Having closed its entire manufacturing facility in 1977, the company has made extensive use of subcontractors to produce its range of tube processing and wire drawing equipment.

Citation

Robinson, N. (1981), "Subcontracting — a growth industry", Industrial Management & Data Systems, Vol. 81 No. 9/10, pp. 27-28. https://doi.org/10.1108/eb057215