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Finance and Accounting Outsourcing of the Future: More Technology-Enabled Processes and a New Supplier Landscape

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 …

Changes in Outsourcing Will Impact the Way Buyers Make Decisions in 2009

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

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.

Innovation and Economy: Trends Impacting Initial Stages of Outsourcing

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

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.

E-Sourcing Technology Solution Provides High Value

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

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.

What You Need to Know to Avoid Outsourcing Risks in 2007

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

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.

New Market Factors Driving an Outsourcing Staple–Contract Manufacturing

John Harney, Business Writer

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.

Small to Mid-Sized Businesses Turn to ASPs; Larger Enterprises Follow Their Lead

Outsourcing Center, Bruce McCracken, Business Writer

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.

Two-Pronged Strategy for IT Infrastructure

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

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 …

Healthy Decision: Dancing to a Different Tune

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Sometimes the source for efficiencies, cost savings and innovation is in the buyer’s own back yard.

Negotiating the Best Deal For Your Outsourcing Buck

George Atis, Chairman, Outsourcing and Technology practice groups, McMillan Binch LLP

For a company considering an outsourcing transaction – IT or business process outsourcing (BPO) – there are ways to improve the chances of getting the best deal for your outsourcing buck.

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life cycle

Finance and Accounting Outsourcing of the Future: More Technology-Enabled Processes and a New Supplier Landscape

Innovation and Economy: Trends Impacting Initial Stages of Outsourcing

E-Sourcing Technology Solution Provides High Value

New Market Factors Driving an Outsourcing Staple–Contract Manufacturing

Small to Mid-Sized Businesses Turn to ASPs; Larger Enterprises Follow Their Lead

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