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The conservative BMO Financial Group found it had to adapt to the brave new world of banking. BMO outsourced all its HR transaction processes to Exult so it could concentrate on strategic HR issues. That was the easy part. Deciding what to outsource was difficult, so BMO sought help from Everest.
Toronto outsourcing attorney George Atis lists six items U.S. attorneys must consider if their American clients are working in Canada. Cross-border outsourcing transactions are more difficult than they look.
Canadian companies want change but they can’t do it fast enough themselves. Selecting an outsourcing partner willing to shoulder some of the risk can, according to an IDC report sponsored by Accenture. Read about the newest trend in outsourcing there.
When you’re planning a project with the largest size and scale in the world, there can be no better strategy than outsourcing. That’s what GM did in order to eliminate risks and ensure success when it built mySocrates, the largest employee portal on the planet.
Intense competition and a weak economy are forcing financial institutions to radically alter the way they do business. A new Deloitte Research study of global leaders discovered 75 percent are outsourcing offshore to save as much as 50 percent. Analyst Chris Gentle details how this trend is developing.
Using outsourcing as a strategic tool for competitive advantage goals yields the highest ROI when the buyer selects a truly collaborative service provider. Imagine the strategic results your organization could achieve working hand-in-hand with an outsourcing partner like this pharamaceutical company selected.
Adequate support for a remote or mobile workforce is a make-or break process and high on CxO-level executives’ agendas these days. Here’s how one of the world’s leading banks solved the problem and ensured a flexible solution.
Outsourcing has enabled Issy-les-Moulineaux to be the most advanced city in France when it comes to IT. Here’s the story of a mayor’s vision and a unique helpdesk function for all the city’s residents!
What’s the difference between a shared services model and an outsourcing model? A publishing company found out . . . the hard way. Fortunately they’ve had a dynamic turnaround and know the benefits of outsourcing.
These days, many governments are changing their former approach to outsourcing, resulting in higher-value outcomes. Read about the foundational aspects and successful accomplishments of one such government outsourcing partnership.
Successful outcomes from an outsourcing strategy depend on important first steps in the tactical and strategic nature of the arrangement. It also depends on the parties’ upfront planning in how to move forward together . . . especially if the transition involves mission-critical functions.
Successful outsourcing arrangements leverage more than resources and expertise — it’s the partnership approach that makes the difference.
More companies are planning to outsource for strategic — rather than tactical — reasons than ever before. This paper will tell you why.