To stay competitive in today's global and "instant gratification" economy, companies are more likely than ever to outsource their manufacturing work. Outsourced manufacturing complicates supply chain relationships and expands manufacturing-based risks. Lingo and acronyms that are often industry-specific, confusing or conflicting make these transactions even more challenging. This Article helps attorneys to understand outsourced manufacturing's incentives, decode industry jargon and address associated key liabilities.