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“Why should I build an asset when I can buy it more cheaply than you can build it?” quote by Ivan Glasenberg
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“Why should I build an asset when I can buy it more cheaply than you can build it?”

Ivan Glasenberg

About This Quote

Questioning the value of building versus buying, emphasizing cost efficiency and strategic sourcing.

In simple terms: Weigh building cost against buying cost.

Key Takeaway

Consider cost‑effective sourcing.

Themes

economics strategy value decisionmaking costanalysis

Mood

pragmatic analytical

Type

business strategic

When to use this quote

  • business planning
  • procurement
  • manufacturing
  • investment decisions
  • budgeting

Key Concepts

trade‑offs comparative advantage resource allocation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden benefits might building provide?
  • When does buying become strategically risky?
A Different Perspective

Building may involve hidden benefits like control or quality that cheap buying lacks.

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