Welcome Thursday, February 23, 2012
Outsourcing
Outsourcing, or Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), is at the top of many corporate agendas in today's economy. With a focus on core competencies, more and more companies are outsourcing human resources, IT, procurement and other key business functions in order to reduce fixed costs, streamline and improve performance.
Forrester Research estimates that by 2015 Europe will take a central role in outsourcing and is expected to reach nearly 25 per cent of total global outsource spending.
Procurement plays a central role in any outsourcing agreement. From selecting an outsourcing provider to negotiating the final contract, procurement must understand every aspect of the deal and its financial impact on the organisation.
OUTSOURCING NEWS
- Obama urged to defend US auto supply chain from Chinese trade violations
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:14:16 - Business process outsourcing hit by global economic uncertainty, but technology investment still on the rise
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:21:18 - Dunkin' Donuts revamps US supply chain
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:38:55 - Supply chain and logistics outsourcing set to grow in 2012
Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:29:22 - Infosys expands Australia sourcing services with Portland buy
Thu, 22 Dec 2011 09:10:23
OUTSOURCING COMMENT
OUTSOURCING ARTICLES
- Roundtable: Future challenges, London
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:13:25 - People: Outsourcing - a threat to jobs
Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:08:42 - Thought Leaders: Collaborative outsourcing
Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:04:56 - Thought Leaders: Outsourcing
Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:09:34 - Roundtable: Linking process to outcome, New York
Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:34:34
OUTSOURCING PRESENTATIONS
CPO Talk: From today’s challenges to tomorrow’s opportunities
In the rapidly changing procurement environment, it is important to identify and understand trends and to look across industry borders and beyond procurement. With tight economic conditions, and even greater resolve to move their organisations forward through these difficult times, procurement professionals face more and more challenges.
Best of Breed Multi-Vendor Outsourcing
Outsourcing is a critical business strategy employed by many companies with varying degrees of success. Today, organisations are moving away from a sole-provider solution in favor of multi-source engagements. Outsourcing certain IT and other business functions to multiple specialist providers can result in improved cost savings and accountability, greater services expertise, and the ability to focus internal resources on the business elements and functions that drive competitive advantage.
OUTSOURCING PODCASTS
OUTSOURCING RESEARCH/WHITE PAPERS
- Global Procurement Outsourcing Market
Wed, 02 Feb 2011 10:12:27 - The Changing Face of Global Procurement
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:41:31 - RPO Market Analysis
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:41:00 - Outsourcing in Eastern Europe
Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:05:00 - Moving Forward: The evolving role of procurement
Sat, 02 Dec 2006 12:42:48
OUTSOURCING OPINIONS
- Economic View: Onshoring to take off?
Wed, 18 Aug 2010 13:56:08 - Opinion: There’s got to be a better way
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 07:00:00 - Opinion: The grass isn't always greener
Thu, 03 Nov 2005 08:00:00
