| 1 |
Reduce and control operating costs |
| 2 |
Improve company focus |
| 3 |
Gain access to world-class capabilities |
| 4 |
Free internal resources for other purposes |
| 5 |
Resources are not available internally |
| 6 |
Accelerate reengineering benefits |
| 7 |
Function difficult to manage/out of control |
| 8 |
Make capital funds available |
| 9 |
Share risks |
| 10 |
Cash infusion |
| 1 |
Commitment to quality |
| 2 |
Price |
| 3 |
References/reputation |
| 4 |
Flexible contract terms |
| 5 |
Scope of resources |
| 6 |
Additional value-added capability |
| 7 |
Cultural match |
| 8 |
Existing relationships |
| 9 |
Location |
| 10 |
Other |
| 1 |
Understanding company goals and objectives |
| 2 |
A strategic vision and plan |
| 3 |
Selecting the right logistics provider |
| 4 |
Ongoing management of the relationships |
| 5 |
A properly structured contract |
| 6 |
Open communication with affected individuals/groups |
| 7 |
Senior executive support and involvement |
| 8 |
Careful attention to personnel issues |
| 9 |
Near term financial justification |
| 10 |
Use of outside expertise |