| Publisher | Gartner | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Format | 135.7KB PDF | Date added | 14 Apr 2006 |
| Topics | Outsourcing, Cost Control - Risk Mgmt. | ||
| Downloads | 7 | ||
Outsourcing can hinder or enhance agility, depending on how contracts are structured. Use these best practices to ensure that all details are in place to support agility before signing an outsourcing contract. Now more than ever, it's essential to have an agile, flexible contract structure that allows for continuous change and helps organization manage relationships and risks. One will significantly reduce the risk of entering into long-term agreements that meet current needs, but ultimately fail to meet future needs as market conditions change.
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