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Spotlight on Sourcing:  The Outsourcing Decision

The focused discussion segment of this meeting centered on important outsourcing concepts and strategies, as well as leading practices for undertaking the analysis of an outsourcing decision.  Guest presenter Deere & Company provided a detailed overview of an emerging outsourcing strategy the company is developing.  Discussion topics included:  Key drivers of outsourcing, selecting outsourcing candidates, calculating outsourcing costs, evaluating outsourcing partners, and a structured process for making an outsourcing decision.  Member companies shared their outsourcing experiences.