It is management s decision to choose a vendor when deciding to outsource. The chosen one has the capability, commitment and culture to help obtain the overall company goals. If management does not have the resources or energy to manage that process in-house, an experienced outsourcing consultant should be considered. Many companies go through the process of selecting their own vendors, while others choose to outsource this procedure. These companies know what they want for themselves and do not see the value-add of using consultants in the selection process.
Some deals can be extremely complex.
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