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Cutting Costs Through Outsourcing

Posted April 14, 2009 8:12 AM

As companies look for ways to cut costs in a tough economy, one option that many are considering is the outsourcing of their logistics and distribution operations. Would that lead to savings for your company? How do you find the right suppliers? What would the overall impact be on the health of the organization?

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Re: Cutting Costs Through Outsourcing

04/14/2009 8:54 AM

I don't know. Ask the bean counters. I'm an engineer.

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