outsource

[out-sawrs, ‑-sohrs] / ˈaʊtˌsɔrs, ‑ˌsoʊrs /

VERB

contract out

Synonyms

STRONG

source

WEAK

deploy expand redistribute utilize

Example Sentences

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Operational improvements are supporting Krispy Kreme’s turnaround, Charlesworth said, with margins rising in the latest quarter thanks to optimized production, increased productivity and an outsourcing program for logistics that has reduced costs.

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For example, “John, I really like what you are proposing, but maybe we should pivot and consider outsourcing our production.”

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While new jobs related to AI industries begin popping up, they won’t come close to replacing all the jobs being cut and outsourced to AI, according to the Citrini report.

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It keeps tight control over how the program is run, but outsources logistics to third-party retailers who handle all of the sales and pricing.

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Many simply outsource the decision to a target-date fund based on the year they plan to retire.

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