This multi-year project inquires about outsourcing of both goods and services by small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) . Survey responses are anonymous - please press 'submit' at the end when you are done.  Survey response time .:: < 5 min
  

Section 1 - Company Baseline Information

What Country and province/state/region are you located in ?
examples: Canada/BC,  France/Auvergne,  China/Anhui
  



How many employees does your firm have ?
(full-time equivalent)

none 1 2-5 6-20 21-50 51-250 251 or more

Approximate turnover / gross sales in latest year
please choose equivalent currency option, and then the range of turnover

EURO US $ 50,000 or less 50,001 to 250,000 250,001 to 1 million Between 1 million and 5 million Above 5 million


What industry is your business in ?
please use terms such as "Retail Sales, Books", "Bio Technology R+D", "Business Services, Accounting" etc.

 

Section 2 - SME Outsourcing 

Does your company currently use 'competitive bidding' in sourcing materials and supplies ?

yes -often yes -sometimes no  


Do you expect your company to use more competitive bidding for materials and supplies through online sourcing or procurement web sites in the future?

yes -significantly more yes -marginally more no not sure



How often does your company use 'outsourcing' arranged through the internet for regular services consumed by it (e.g. online marketing brochures, computer services to design/host company web site, select bookkeeping services)

yes -often yes -sometimes never


As a small or mid-sized enterprise, would you outsource more services to 'foreign' suppliers via the internet if it makes sense from a jurisdictional/practical perspective, or do you prefer to outsource only to firms in your region or nation ? 

no opinion yes - I certainly would consider foreign service suppliers if I can establish their identity and reputation may be - but only if I cannot locate the service at home, even at a higher price never - I only outsource to my regional or national suppliers

 

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