Executives at many companies have a tendency to want to use their existing people and resources to solve problems first. Hiring or relying on a consultant is often perceived as a sign of weakness. Research shows again and again that every organization that has significantly transformed itself relied on at least one consultant in order to access a level of expertise or data it did not have.

Here are three reasons why you should hire a consultant, even if you do not hire CMPG.

1. We have data you don't have access to and cannot develop using any other resource at your disposal. CMPG provides detailed, contract pricing benchmark data and benchmark metrics for process design and organization development.

2. We've solved the same problems you are facing over and over. CMPG has negotiated vendor agreements to get significant savings many times each year, not just once every three years.

3. We have a proven track record of results. Chances are, you have already made some headway but feel you can go further. CMPG knows from experience exactly how to do it, what works and what doesn't, and how to do it quickly.