Outsourcing, whether to domestic, near-shore or offshore third-party firms, is typically a longer-term arrangement with even clearer delineation of methods, culture and degree of process ownership. Outsourced personnel, like SOW consultants, are typically employees of the outsourced provider. Some outsourced personnel are never seen at any of the facilities of the buying corporation; others can be very visible members of an IT, HR, cafeteria or security staff. (See also: Outsourcing, Statement of Work.)