The modern workplace is full of complex technologies, whether they be mechanical, telecommunications, software, or others. For most companies, it’s not economical or efficient to develop such tools internally.
For example, an auto-parts manufacturer is unlikely to build its own in-house accounting software for its accounting department. Instead, companies often turn to third-party business-to-business (B2B) vendors to supply them with the complex goods and services they rely on to run their businesses.