Outsourcing is a big deal for many companies. This book breaks down the whole outsourcing process and all the important stuff that comes with it. It covers things like comparing, relationships between buyers and suppliers, how companies act, checking out the competition, and how technology plays a role. The author gives advice on when to outsource and what to expect, then explains how to actually do it. They talk about the good things that can happen with outsourcing, as well as the bad stuff that can go wrong. This book is great for grad students studying outsourcing and for managers thinking about outsourcing or already doing it.