This document discusses how to design an effective demand organization. It defines a demand organization as an intermediary between core business processes and supporting processes. When outsourcing is involved, the demand organization manages the relationship between the business and external suppliers. The document outlines trends in outsourcing, issues companies face, and seven key building blocks for a sustainable demand organization: organization and governance, performance management, processes and roles, demand management, supply management, human resource management, and technology/IT.