Outsourcing is a big deal for many companies. This book breaks down the whole outsourcing process and the important issues that come with it. It covers things like comparing, relationships between buyers and suppliers, how organizations work, looking at competitors, 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 successful outsourcing, as well as the bad things that can happen if it goes wrong. This book is great for grad students studying outsourcing and for managers thinking about outsourcing or already doing it.