Wipro Voice: A Discussion with KD Singh, Global Head of the ISV business “My own theory is that we are in the middle of a dramatic and broad technological and economic shift in which software companies are poised to take over large swathes of the economy. More and more major businesses and industries are being [...]
Most companies that outsourced a portion of their finance and accounting (F&A) functions in the early to mid-2000s generated great savings but are probably overpaying now for the service levels they are receiving. More than $2 billion dollars of outsourcing contracts will expire in the next 12 months, and sourcing buyers need to be prepared [...]
Insigma Technology Co. has a proven track record as a great partner for organizations looking to transform their business. We help companies bring innovation to their business. We are especially known for creative thinking and innovation around complex IT and business issues. We help our clients move beyond their operational constraints, differentiate their products and [...]
Wipro Academic Thought Spot: A Discussion with Indranil Bose, Associate Professor, The University of Hong Kong, A Wipro Council for Industry Research Initiative In December 2007 Gartner published an article entitled “Green IT The New Industry Shock Wave.” Its report revealed that the information and communications technology (ICT) industry accounted for two percent of the [...]
A noiseless and on-time transition is critical in maximizing the value achieved in an outsourcing initiative, but it is difficult for many outsourcing relationships to overcome the transition challenges. This case study details how T-Mobile UK achieved that objective by leveraging Infosys BPO’s proven transition methodology. The initiative involved four departments, 21 processes, 130 sub-processes, [...]
Documents are vital assets of an organization, yet many organizations do not conduct assessments to analyze, streamline, and optimize their document processes. Managing document workflow often results in hidden costs and impediments to productivity. This white paper discusses Document Process Management (DPM), an outsourcing strategy that enables organizations to reduce costs, increase productivity, management document [...]
Verticalization. Major changes in the supplier landscape. Melding process and technology to boost FAO processes to the next level. Here is what our experts are predicting. Ritesh Idnani, Vice President and Head, Global Sales and Marketing for Infosys BPO, believes finance and accounting outsourcing (FAO) will grow because of four drivers: the deepening of current [...]
Companies are facing new considerations in their decision making at different points in the life cycle of outsourcing. Pricing models, controllability of offshored work, managing outsourcing relationships, and a new source of value creation will impact decisions in 2009. But the biggest impact on decision making will come from a watershed event regarding platform BPO, which occurred in 2008. Here’s what you need to know to be ready for outsourcing decisions in these aspects.
The U.S. economic problems have impacted outsourcing in several ways, as has the increased focus on innovation and R&D in outsourcing arrangements. Both are affecting the initial stages of outsourcing decisions. Here’s a look at these trends and how they may affect your company.
90% of executives surveyed agree that managing documents throughout their lifecycle improves business performance, yet only 12% say they are effective at it. Download the survey report today and improve business performance.
The lower middle market manufacturers ($30 – $200 million in sales) tend not to use strategic sourcing solutions. But there’s an outsourcing provider achieving value for them with e-sourcing technology available in a Software-as-a-Service model. Read how it works for a mattress manufacturer impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
The outsourcing industry is changing, and there are some new risks. This article is full of tips for mitigating risks in six elements of outsourcing.
Original equipment manufacturers have been using contract manufacturers for years. Today high tech product life cycles have become so short that building plants and hiring specialized staff is no longer economic for OEMs. Contract manufacturing is still the answer.
To paraphrase Mark Twain, the demise of ASPs has been greatly exaggerated. They are experiencing a remarkable resurgence, as enterprises small and large embrace their offerings. And one ASP, salesforce.com, just went public with the highest first-day price rise so far this year.
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.
How Compuware’s Outsourcing Services Enable Lear’s Business Unlike people or vehicles – which can go in only one direction at a time – companies must be able to quickly move in several directions simultaneously. IT is the prime enabler of latitude for multi-directional objectives, but it also creates new risks at various stages of the [...]
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