CPOE Odyssey
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
CPOE is the new buzzword in health care outsourcing. El Camino Hospital \x0d\x0ainstalled a CPOE system in 1969. This case study explains CPOE’s evolution.
Research & Insight
Time to Market
Implementing and Transitioning into Outsourcing
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.
A Comparison of Asset Acquisitions and Outsourcing Transactions
Helen Lukajic, Associate, Baker & McKenzie
How does asset acquisition differ from outsourcing? Attorneys at Baker & McKenzie explain the legal nuances.
Outsourcing Provides A New Suit For Old Hat
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.
ASP and ERP: A Great Fit
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.
Inheriting a Legacy TPA
Chris Pryer, Business Writer
Jefferson Pilot Financial Insurance Company had never outsourced. Then it acquired another insurance company using a third-party administrator. A careful study convinced the insurer outsourcing was the way to go.
EDS Creates a Magical CRM Chemistry With Dow
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.
Doctors Make House Calls Through Outsourcing
Outsourcing Center, Bruce McCracken, Business Writer
Getting access to medical records any time, any place can become a matter of life or death for doctors. A Michigan hospital finds the Rx is to outsource its Virtual Private Network.
Lockheed Martin Hits Home Run
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.
Shaping the Future of Communications
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
We keep you abreast of significant developments that affect outsourcing strategies for both buyers and suppliers. Read about the recent advances in voice-over-IP and satellite communication technologies that affect mobile workforces, Homeland Defense, globalization and multi-location enterprises.