Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
Read how the parties communicate proactively, honestly, and transparently, enabling them to work collaboratively to resolve issues, take advantage of opportunities, and ensure their interests remain aligned. After 10 years together, the gray line between the two has vanished. Here’s how they communicate.
Laura Stone, CEO, Stone + Company
Why do outsourcing initiatives fail? I believe poor change management is to blame. Poor change management translates into: Slower speed of adoption Lower ultimate utilization Lower proficiency Together, they all hurt the “return on investment” (ROI) “in an outsourcing effort and are limited to a “past focused” thinking to do the same activities better, cheaper, …
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, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
Prudential Financial realized it had to run HR like a business when it prepared to go public. Whenever there is a business challenge, the two partners use a technique they learned from transition: select one executive from each company to craft a solution together. And Prudential helps Hewitt learn how its new products will work in the real world.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
How do you hire 1,000 human resource employees ASAP when you’re the untested new kid on the block? That was the challenge Visteon Corporation faced right before Ford spun off the automobile parts manufacturer. Manpower Business Solutions helped the newcomer fill its roster and cut its time to hire 50 percent.
Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer
No one wants to wait three months to be paid. The Department of Surgery outsourced its bill collection, which cut day in accounts receivable from 94 to 50. But the change wasn’t easy; the two partners had to change how the surgeons operated (their back office.)
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Managing the North American marketing-related print collateral needs of Unilever’s 400 brands in more than 100 countries is an enormous task. Outsourcing printing needs is not the same as outsourcing procurement, especially where it may impact creativity in marketing. Unilever turned to a managed-services provider with a collaborative approach. The results have been stellar.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Jefferson Regional Medical Center only a few years ago was in the red and in danger of losing its independence by having to merge with another health system just to survive. Today it is recognized nationwide for its excellence in delivering outstanding patient care while reducing the cost of healthcare. Here’s a roadmap of how it accomplished the turnaround.
Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer
Outsourcing cannot succeed unless both parties’ interests are aligned and they can manage to overcome inherent conflicts. In deals with government clients, there will always be an inherent conflict of interests. We studied a highly successful Canadian government relationship. This article shares their relationship best practices and framework that keeps their interests aligned.
Outsourcing Center
It’s very possible for buyers to form highly successful relationships with a new provider after experiencing a failed relationship. But there are pitfalls. What are the best practices that ensure success in these situations the second time around? Here are some industry experts’ insights.
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