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In Detroit, for example, Verizon and T-Mobile were near tied with scores of 75 and 74, respectively, while AT&T was AT 55.

There you go, Eric, the only one worse than T-Mobile is AT&T!

Usually, negotiating at a distance is a matter of circumstance, not choice. Typcially in purchasing you enter into a negotiation already having done some research and knowing what you want. I can't really say I have gotten better results due to distance.

We always seem to come down on the "outsourcing is good" side of the debate.

I wasn't making a capitalist society comment. I was asking if Tweddle Group considers the total cost of ownership when making outsourcing decisions.

It is far more likely that we are looking at total incremental cost i.e. total expenditures due to the purchase. However, the intent is to look at TCO. I am far more interested in why you aren't certain that we do.

Eric/ Mark- Is this one of the HP presses that we look for?

Lean Tip #93 - Build a strong supply chain by conducting joint improvement activities. A collaborative supplier relationship model is essential for supporting a Lean supply chain. Conduct joint improvement acitivities with the following emphasis: 1. Exchange best practices with suppliers. 2. Initiate kaizen projects at supplier's facilities. 3. Set-up supplier study or work groups.

The first several "tips" talk about supply chain strategies.