Using patch panel fields and patch cables versus...

Question

I have a heated debat going on with my IT folks regarding the use of patch panel fields and patch cables versus running a cat5e cable and filed terminating a crimp style rj45 end. I know what the standared dictates but I would like some more reasons patch panels and patch cable should be used as our IT folks insist that using patch panels just creates an additional fail point and is not a better solution than using crimp mod ends and connecting equipment directly without a patch cable or panel in between.