Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
The implementation and transition phases of outsourcing are fraught with complexities and unexpected challenges. Some relationships move on to meteoric success; others hemorrhage so badly at this stage that it’s difficult to recover. Why? Find out in this second in a three-part series on outsourcing relationships.
Helen Lukajic, Associate, Baker & McKenzie
How does asset acquisition differ from outsourcing? Attorneys at Baker & McKenzie explain the legal nuances.
Outsourcing Center, Bruce McCracken, Business Writer
Even though Quicksilver, a fashion retailer, was keeping up with the latest hemlines, its was still using a manual system for inventory control dating back to the Nehru suit. Outsourcing to KWI brought the retailer up to date.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Having doubled its size in one year, Rural Cellular Corporation found it had outgrown its human resources and financial services applications. Outsourcing its hosting and applications to an ASP solved the problem.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
What makes an outsourcing relationship work? A perfectly executed contract is NOT the answer. An outsourcing arrangement is a long-term relationship whose expectationss and attitudes must be realistic. Here’s how to do it right.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
BP, one of the world’s largest companies, considers it a best practice to outsource as many non-core processes as possible. But outsourcing HR was considered a crucial component of its organizational transformation. Here’s the story of how a groundbreaking deal successfully achieved objectives.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
The cost of human capital is so large that it stymies some companies from being able to achieve their growth initiatives. Outsourcing truly makes a difference, as in this story of how a medical billing company handled the challenge and ensured HIPAA compliance at the same time.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
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.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
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.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
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.
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