ASK HN: SHOULD WE BRING SOFTWARE DEV IN-HOUSE? (HACKER NEWS THREAD)

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This executive, who works at a logistics company, is frustrated with the company's inadequate third-party software and considering building their own. They are concerned about the complexity of the transition and the difficulty of attracting tech talent to the non-glamorous logistics industry. Commenters suggest initially hiring a small team of experienced freelancers to test the waters and thoroughly documenting requirements before building a new system with a focus on capturing the company's domain knowledge.