This is a new book, based on 159 face-to-face interviews with clients, suppliers and advisors. It is written by two internationally recognized authorities in the field, bringing practical, real life research and experience. It includes detailed case studies from real organizations.This book considers offshore client/supplier relationships' biggest challenges, including the protection of intellectual property, and managing knowledge transfer and offshore outsourcing at project level. Based on over 150 interviews and case studies, this is an invaluable read for managers and researchers looking to learn from real experiences.