Now that you know where your task is on the vertical scale of strategic importance, and where it is on the horizontal scale of operational performance, plot the task onto the matrix.
The quadrant in which the task falls will give you a strong indication as to whether it should be outsourced, retained, strategically aligned, or eliminated.
Of course, this is only a starting point for your decision to outsource. You need to carefully consider the details of every situation. Our article on Working With Outsourced Suppliers Add to My Personal Learning Plan will help you think about this.