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TONY WELLS, M+W Zander FM Ltd, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, UK

ABSTRACT

The outsourcing of certain aspects of Fab critical operation, such as gas and chemical management, has become to be regarded as an accepted strategic option. However, the move to an outsourced total facility solution is a controversial option that many present-day executives would find difficult to accept as a profitable proposal. The author explains these difficulties and explores the alternative methodologies. A solution is proposed which enables the subcontracting of Facility Management to become a valueadded advantage, with guaranteed reliability and quality, whilst maintaining viable profit generation.