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The Value of Using External Advisors in Outsourcing Transactions

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17 Mar 2008 | (Thinking Point)

The Value of Using External Advisors in Outsourcing Transactions

How can a sourcing advisor specifically help you along your outsourcing journey?

By: Peter Skarendahl, Director, Nordic Region, EquaTerra
Lee Ann Moore, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, EquaTerra

A myriad of factors can impact the near and long-term success of an outsourcing agreement. Organizations often assume an advisor is unnecessary and that they can successfully go it alone. In reality, a third-party advisor will help ensure an optimal, value-sustaining deal. These specialized consultancies assist in shaping and fine-tuning the right solution with an eye toward the desired future state. And by doing so, many help clients realize significant savings—as much as 27 to 54 percent of the total contract value.

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