Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Getting from A to Z (from the current state of outsourcing relationships to the future state of how relationships will need to work in order to bring about the outcomes that buyers demand) is not an easy path, and some providers will fall away during that journey. In addition, cloud computing changes the entire picture. …
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
Renewals are the big news in human resources outsourcing. Mohammed Haque, Vice President & Head of Enterprise Solutions Service practice at Genpact, estimates about $40 billion in contracts will come up for renewal from 2010-2012. How buyers go about renewals is about to change. Buyers are becoming “much more aggressive in going out and getting …
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
In its day, offshoring created a tectonic change in outsourcing. Today, new trends are bubbling to the surface that will also create a sea change, especially for BPO. Today’s way of doing things may be destined for a dusty museum five years from now. Let’s take a look at the impact of technology on the …
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
Our experts predict several areas of the industry will experience significant growth over the next five years. Predicted growth areas for outsourcing will include reverse outsourcing, verticalization, emerging markets, business analytics, healthcare, transportation, and ERP, among others. Industry trends Andrew Pery, Chief Marketing Officer, Kofax, says one of the predicted growth areas for outsourcing will …
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
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 for future trends in finance and accounting outsourcing. Ritesh Idnani, Vice President and Head, Global Sales and Marketing for Infosys BPO, believes finance and accounting outsourcing (FAO) will grow …
Linda Tuck Chapman, President, ONTALA Performance Solutions Ltd.
The economic crisis has unleashed a huge appetite for change. Visionary leaders are implementing transformational global sourcing initiatives at an accelerated pace. Linda Tuck Chapman presents a primer on outsourcing leadership.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
This article examines three outsourcing relationships and presents the nuts and bolts that enable collaboration. The three relationships share their keys for successful collaboration from the aspects of service provider selection criteria, aligning interests for the long term, and effective communication.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
Today, companies are outsourcing to other places in the world besides Asia to diversity their risk. Read why both buyers and suppliers are selecting Chile.
Outsourcing Center, Bruce McCracken, Business Writer
Changes in technology and the business landscape and new government regulations forced Equity Insurance Group to implement strategic changes to remain competitive. Offshoring to WNS was so successful the parties added gain-sharing in the second contract.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
Océ Business Services has handled its share of emergencies for Verizon Wireless, including the anthrax scare after 9/11 and the ravages of Hurricane Katrina. And its improved processes have generated savings of $1.5 million rather than the projected $300,000 – exceeding expectationss by 500 percent. Read why this relationship succeeds.
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