Successful relationships with TEM vendors require a proactive management plan. Outsourced TEM program activities can be complex in implementation, cost, and scope, requiring a strong approach to building and maintaining an efficacious relationship with the TEM vendor. The information shared will enable you to improve the value of your business rapports, even before they commence. Performing a vendor relationship needs assessment, gaining maximum benefit from TEM vendor relationships, reducing contentious relationship events, and evaluating relationship performance are discussed.