Welcome Thursday, March 18, 2010
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
- Analysis: Steps to successful IT outsourcing
Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:04:24 - Analysis: Time to take cloud watching seriously
Tue, 23 Feb 2010 08:42:13 - Outsourcing not a good fit for garment industry
Mon, 18 Jan 2010 09:15:53 - Analysis: China targets India as outsourcing race hots up
Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:01:22 - Many firms unhappy with procurement outsourcing deals
Mon, 05 Oct 2009 07:50:40
OUTSOURCING COMMENT
OUTSOURCING ARTICLES
- Research into the global sourcing market
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:01:30 - Profile: Ron Carcamo, CPO, Yahoo
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:32:48 - Outsourcing legal processes reaps more than just cost-savings
Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:57:57 - Allianz Insurance FD talks outsourcing
Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:23:56 - Roundtable: Indirect spend, London
Fri, 12 Jun 2009 09:25:38
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
- The Changing Face of Global Procurement
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:41:31 - RPO Market Analysis
Mon, 15 Sep 2008 11:41:00 - Global Procurement Outsourcing Market
Fri, 05 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
- 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
