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Outsourcing 101 - A Primer Part Three: Approaches and ...

by A.B. Maynard ... Part Two defined and described four major outsourcing categories. Part Three recapped outsourcing approaches and categories, and described recommendations. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2004/01/research_notes/TU_OE_XAM_01_19_04_1.asp - 12k - 2004-01-19 Summary: Outsourcing is a very diverse market, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers to choose from. This part discusses recommendations for companies looking to outsource, and recommendations for outsourcing providers.

Offshore Outsourcing: Is There a Method to the Madness? Planning ...

by Nitin Kapila ... Planning Before Execution Will Expose Major Pitfalls. The planning phase for the successful application of offshore outsourcing involves minimal expense upfront ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2005/05/research_notes/MI_OE_XNK_05_28_05_1.asp - 13k - 2005-05-28 Summary: Organizations considering the offshore outsourcing of processes should seriously consider adopting a proven methodology before implementation. This will minimize risk and maximize the return associated with offshore outsourcing and will help create a successful venture.

Outsourcing—The Pros and Cons » The TEC Blog

... In general India is stronger in dealing with English-speaking countries, while Japan’s major software development outsourcing partner is China. ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/06/25/outsourcing—the-pros-and-cons/ - 43k - 2008-06-25

Selecting an Outsourcing Provider—Art or Science?

by A.B. Maynard ... The assessment, which is a major input to determine the profile of the ideal outsourcing partner, should evaluate people, process, technology, and risk: ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2005/08/research_notes/MI_OE_XAM_08_13_05_1.asp - 24k - 2005-08-13 Summary: As there are many different categories of outsourcing services, there are also many outsourcing providers. With many different aspects to consider, how can a company ensure they have made the right choice in selecting one?

A New Model for Evaluating Third Party Logistics Providers: Enter ...

by Michael Bittner ... The SOA model must be applied to internal and external systems, particularly those in support of whole business process outsourcing. Major technology vendors ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/10/research_notes/TU_SC_XMB_10_03_05_1.asp - 14k - 2005-10-03 Summary: Third-party logistic (3PL) providers are under pressure to keep costs low, expand services and capitalize on evolving supply chain management technology. As customers are becoming more discerning, 3PLs can leverage service oriented architecture to meet customer needs.

Human Resources for Small to Medium Businesses

by Jeff Spitzer ... Making the decision to outsource HR processes is a major step for an SMB, yet ... By outsourcing these processes, costs can be reduced, and these savings can be ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/HumanResources/2008/01/research_notes/TU_HR_JS_01_18_08_1.asp - 12k - 2008-01-17 Summary: When small to medium businesses shop around for a human resources (HR) solution, their main considerations are whether to go for a hosted or non-hosted solution, or to simply outsource HR functions altogether. It’s important to know the advantages and disadvantages of each before making a selection.

Outsourcing Security Part 2: Measuring the Cost

by Jim McLendon ... When a company considers outsourcing managed security services, it must ... Attendance at major security conferences or shows; Books, magazines, subscriptions ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2002/04/research_notes/MI_EV_XJM_04_09_02_1.asp - 26k - 2002-04-09 Summary: Evaluating the cost of outsourcing can be challenging because most organizations cannot fully estimate the financial impact of such a decision.

Global Product Development Seen as a Boon for Product Lifecycle ...

by Michael Bittner ... concise modular processes, so that the processes can be individually assessed as candidates for potential offshore outsourcing. This is a major challenge for ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2005/12/research_notes/MN_PL_MB_12_12_05_1.asp - 14k - 2005-12-12 Summary: An enterprise that wants to shift to a global product development strategy must invest in modern product lifecycle management (PLM) technology. Therefore, the PLM software market could be on the edge of a significant growth cycle.

New Dimensions in EC and SCM Part 4: Using E-Procurement to ...

by Scott A. Elliff ... This article outlines some of the major recent developments in e-procurement ... can be used to Leverage Volume, including leveraging volume through outsourcing. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/eCommerce/2001/02/research_notes/MI_EC_XSE_02_23_01_1.asp - 18k - 2001-02-23 Summary: A straightforward way to drive prices down and obtain increased supplier attention is to leverage total purchasing volume through Internet-based auctions. This part addresses the implications of using e-procurement to Leverage Volume, including leveraging volume through outsourcing.

Amdocs Overhauls Its Marketing

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... driven information system solutions to major telecommunications companies. ... services include information technology (IT) outsourcing, application outsourcing ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/CRM/2005/08/research_notes/VN_CR_PJ_08_03_05_1.asp - 17k - 2005-08-03 Summary: Amdocs believes its ICM strategy resonates with its customers, who, facing increased competition and price commoditization, realize that they need to differentiate customers' experiences from the competition, to enhance customer loyalty and increases profitability.