How do you negotiate a contract with an outsourcing company that satisfies both parties? Can short term work or is long term the only sensible approach? Brian Wall finds out
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Is there a valuable role for facilities management at the heart of manufacturing operations, or is it just a refuge for lazy management? Annie Gregory looks at recent developments
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Facilities management services vary widely in terms of cost and complexity, ranging from cleaning and catering to machine maintenance and IT management. Malcolm Wheatley finds out why some manufacturers decide to outsource and others keep service provision in-house
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When times are tight, outsourcing non-essentials promises to ease your cash flow pain. The strategy’s success, however, depends on what you outsource and who to. John Dwyer seeks guidance
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Manufacturers now outsource a breathtaking range of services that they once provided for themselves. But they need to take greater care over FM choices, says John Dwyer
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Why do manufacturers outsource facilities management? And does it really pay its way or just give you someone to shout at when things go wrong? Annie Gregory finds out
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Where do you draw the line between your own targets and your FM provider's? Is it possible - or even fair - to ask contractors to make the same commitment to improvement initiatives as your own people?
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