Should you outsource electrical hazard assessments?
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Whether you attempt an electrical hazard assessment in-house or hire an outside firm, there are several qualifications that must be considered in meeting OSHA standards.

The top 10 concerns when contracting services
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Companies are balancing regulatory and shareholder influence, while seeking the agility and speed to compete globally. Scrutiny of capital expense budgets has slowed infrastructure upgrades and allowed older equipment to fall out of warranty. To compensate, companies are placing a higher value on contractual services to offset lost manpower, supplement their technical abilities, and increase profitability.

The Truth about Global Outsourcing: 10 Lessons about the Difficulties of Getting It Done
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Outsourcing sounds great in theory, but often falls short in execution. Here are some pithy insights on what goes wrong . . . and why.

How to rely on contractors without destroying your career
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Instead of treating maintenance as a frill and extra, it’s far better to take a positive attitude toward maintenance outsourcing and learn how a proper program can improve reliability, increase the bottom line and keep people working.