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Reasons for Outsourcing Are Nearly Universal; Reasons for Choosing LSPs Are Not So Universal

Jim Tompkins, CEO & President, Tompkins International

August 22, 2012

Do certain types of service providers have niches? Will one LSP work better than another for particular functions? What are your main reasons for outsourcing?

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