The resource manager can look at staffing resources for a project from one or more contracting companies, where less-expensive, negotiated consulting rates can keep project costs lower.

资源经理可以从多家签约公司中为项目选择人力资源，商定的咨询费率可以将项目成本维持在较低的水平。

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Regulated utilities, which sell power to business and residential customers in defined geographic areas at negotiated rates, have been outperforming the companies, like independent power producers, that operate in unregulated markets.

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