Theory of Natural Selection: The Role of the Sourcing Advisor Evolves As the wave of economic downturn plagues most industries, many of our clients are facing critical situations impacting their internal services – layoffs, downsizing, divestitures, mergers or government investment/intervention. These executives are faced with dynamics not seen in recent history, and for most, not in their entire career. Companies that were satisfied with their internal cost structure, as recently as 3-6 months ago, are dealing with internal and external pressures – many faced with a survival, perhaps Darwinist mindset. External factors are driving our clients to take a closer look at their cost structure, service delivery teams, locations, asset base, and anything else they can do to improve their bottom line. Internal pressures often mean smaller teams are now faced with bigger challenges yet must show near-term results. There are many unknowns. Click here to view this document. Adobe Reader is required to view this document.