In today's highly specialized business world, many organizations are outsourcing to strategic partners in an effort to cut costs while maintaining good customer relations. Because their reputation is on the line, these companies must carefully manage partnership agreements, e-procurement solutions, and integrated supply chains to meet the exacting expectations of customers.
A strong contract management program is paramount to companies that outsource, paving the way to stronger and more efficient business relationships that enhance, rather than reduce, the bottom line.
World-Class Contracting can help you gain a thorough understanding of the contracting process. Whether you are buying or selling contracts, this book will prove an invaluable desktop resource.
This new, Sixth Edition is fully updated to reflect recent changes in laws, regulations, and business practices. In addition to significant revisions to existing material, the text contains two entirely new chapters on unauthorized commitments and constructive changes, and creating a world class contracting organization.