Much time is spent by outsourcing clients and suppliers determining the optimal pricing structure for an outsourcing deal. Suppliers want to make a reasonable profit, and clients want to ensure they are getting value for what they spend. Some pricing structures are simple. If an easily counted and comparable “unit” exists for pricing – such as “cost per call” on a call center deal - then the pricing structure is fairly straightforward and easily determined - so long is the price is “reasonable”.