Any cross-border outsourcing transaction raises a host of potential legal issues; in addition there is an emerging body of “global sourcing” legislation in the U.S. This paper describes how Baker & McKenzie can assist U.S. financial institutions in assessing current outsourcing agreements and guiding future agreements for compliance with key legal and tax issues when [...]
A recent global survey conducted for Accenture by the Economist Intelligence Unit shows manufacturing and consumer industries are primed for outsourcing growth. The study also reveals what respondents point to as the most important factor in achieving their goals.
Organizational flexibilty and adaptability are becoming more important to corporate success than operational performance and efficiency, according to results from a recent Global Future Forum survey. This paper presents information on creating competitive advantage through transformational outsourcing — how to approach change, ensure it’s affordable and ensure results are delivered.
Because it has the longest history as a leading location for offshore outsourcing relationships, India can be presumed to be the most fertile field of knowledge for how to do it successfully. So I jumped to the conclusion that Outsourcing to India — authored by an independent consultant who has been involved in managing outsourced relationships in the UK, Singapore and India — would reveal some valuable information for companies struggling with how to structure their offshore outsourcing relationships for successful outcomes.
Here’s what went wrong.
Back-office inefficiencies were a big problem for this insurance company. Thanks to the supplier’s digital imaging process, tasks that once took as long as four days can be done in minutes.
What buyers need to know about the wave of consolidation among HR suppliers.
Canada tops the list of offshore options for American companies outsourcing their IT. That’s because price is not the only consideration.
It’s budget time. Do you know where your marketing dollars went? Outsourcing helped global manufacturing firm Cummins know exactly how it spent its money.
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