Strategic outsourcing

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This approach uses a mix of in-house and outside resources. It is closest to the modem view outlined earlier. The sponsor conducts phase I and early phase II studies, and hires CROs to conduct larger and routine studies (e.g. late phase II and phase III). An important corollary of strategic outsourcing is that CROs are prequalified according to projected sponsor needs. Relationships are developed between the sponsor and certain CROs that can perform particular types of studies. 

T. G. Klopack, Strategic outsourcing balancing the risks and the benefits. Drug Discovery Today, 5 (2000), 157-160. 

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Sinha P., Akoorie M., Ding Q., Wu Q., 2011, What Motivates Manufacturing SMEs to Outsource Offshore in China Comparing the Perspectives of SME Manufacturers and Their Suppliers, Strategic Outsourcing An International Journal, 4(1), pp. 67-88. 

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