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Archive for May, 2002

Outsourcing the Enterprise: Placing HR with One Provider | Article

Outsourcing the Enterprise: Placing HR with One Provider | Article

Last month the BPO Outsourcing Journal launched a new series entitled “Outsourcing the Enterprise.” Last month I discussed the overall operational strategy to outsourcing the enterprise, which is the fastest growing area of BPO outsourcing. Companies have to take a hard look at their businesses to determine which business tasks deserve their talent and capital. [...]

Inheriting a Legacy TPA | Article

Inheriting a Legacy TPA | Article

Jefferson Pilot Financial Insurance Company had never outsourced. Then it acquired another insurance company using a third-party administrator. A careful study convinced the insurer outsourcing was the way to go.

Outsourcing Plows Through Resumes For Growing Businesses Snowed Under by Emails | Article

Outsourcing Plows Through Resumes For Growing Businesses Snowed Under by Emails | Article

Growing businesses are flooded with resumes. Outsourcing recruiting services to an ASP reduces costs and saves time, eliminating a painstaking manual process for corporate recruitment departments.

EDS Creates a Magical CRM Chemistry With Dow | Article

EDS Creates a Magical CRM Chemistry With Dow | Article

Dow Chemical Co. had underinvested in its call center. It needed to upgrade the technology, reduce its capital investment and add best practices. Who ya gonna call? EDS.

Diagnosis: Losing Money Hand Over Fist | Article

Diagnosis: Losing Money Hand Over Fist | Article

Some medical practices think that simply automating billing and collection processes will put an end to chasing dollars from insurance companies. But a number of things can go wrong. This unique service provider ensures the front-end processes and workflows match the outsourced system and processes — otherwise, the billing processes cannot succeed.

Embracing Lean Manufacturing by Outsourcing Third-Party Logistics | Article

Embracing Lean Manufacturing by Outsourcing Third-Party Logistics | Article

In support of lean manufacturing principles, GM decided to outsource to a third-party logistics supplier. The results were even beyond expectationss.

Co-creating Successful HR Outsourcing | Article

Co-creating Successful HR Outsourcing | Article

Results from Morgan Stanley’s strategic use of outsourcing its HR processes in order to facilitate the massive challenges of a merger with Dean Witter Discover Company turned out be even better than the firm expected. This is the story of the cooperative environment the buyer and service provider fostered, which made it possible to meet their timelines and goals.

Doctors Make House Calls Through Outsourcing | Article

Doctors Make House Calls Through Outsourcing | Article

Getting access to medical records any time, any place can become a matter of life or death for doctors. A Michigan hospital finds the Rx is to outsource its Virtual Private Network.

Rutherfoord has a MindSHIFT | Article

Rutherfoord has a MindSHIFT | Article

An insurance brokerage was expanding rapidly. But doing IT the old way hindered that growth. Revamping the infrastructure in-house would have cost more than the agency’s annual revenues. Outsourcing IT turned out to the best policy.

Lockheed Martin Hits Home Run | Article

Lockheed Martin Hits Home Run | Article

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce was ready to part ways with its service provider. Lockheed Martin was able to take over the hardware and software from its predecessor in less than six weeks. Lockheed’s willingness to partner made this relationship work.

Shaping the Future of Communications | Article

Shaping the Future of Communications | Article

We keep you abreast of significant developments that affect outsourcing strategies for both buyers and suppliers. Read about the recent advances in voice-over-IP and satellite communication technologies that affect mobile workforces, Homeland Defense, globalization and multi-location enterprises.

General Motors Drives e-Vehicle | Article

General Motors Drives e-Vehicle | Article

When GM realized it wasn’t making the best use of its enterprise marketing dollars and customer services, it came up with a unique strategy. But to ensure success in achieving enterprise-wide value, the strategy required outsourcing.

Financial Institution Outsourcing: Managing the Risks | Article

Financial Institution Outsourcing: Managing the Risks | Article

In the Bible, Cain insisted he was not responsible for his brother’s actions. That’s not true if you are a financial institution. Banks, savings and loans and credit unions are still responsible for the actions of their service providers. Two attorneys at Baker and McKenzie tell financial institutions how to protect their interests when they outsource.

Community Hospital: Outsourcing ‘clinches’ successful Eclipsys relationship | White Paper

Community Hospital: Outsourcing ‘clinches’ successful Eclipsys relationship | White Paper

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El Camino Hospital outsources IT to reduce costs, reengineer processes | White Paper

El Camino Hospital outsources IT to reduce costs, reengineer processes | White Paper

Read a case study about how El Camino Hospital outsourced its IT to reduce costs and reengineer its processes.

Governing Attitudes: 12 Best Practices in Managing Outsourcing Relationships | White Paper

Governing Attitudes: 12 Best Practices in Managing Outsourcing Relationships | White Paper

Without an effective governance module to establish how the parties will work together on an ongoing basis, long-term outsourcing success is a dicey proposition. This paper highlights 12 best practices within the communications component of a governance agreement.