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WHY IS IT difficult to get suppliers and contractors to complete their final work activities at the end of a project? Why is it more difficult to get fixed price contractors to complete their contract work, as compared to reimbursable contractors? What can be done to induce fixed price contractors to become more responsive?

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WHY IS IT difficult to get suppliers and contractors to complete their final work activities at the end of a project? Why is it more difficult to get fixed price contractors to complete their contract work, as compared to reimbursable contractors? What can be done to induce fixed price contractors to become more responsive?

WHY IS IT difficult to get suppliers and contractors to complete their final work activities at the end of a project?
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It is possible that the suppliers and contractor suffers cost overruns at the end of a project, especially if the project is sophisticated - initial contract conditions could have challenges to ...

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