Outsourcing? Make Sure the Price is Right!

Learn about various pricing models that may be available for a business’ outsourcing agreements. This practice note discusses different pricing arrangements that can be used with third party providers, including fixed, cost-plus, time and materials, and consumption-based pricing, as well as analysis addressing which of models are most suited for varying outsourcing transactions.

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