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Selecting an Outsourcing Provider--Art or Science?

by A.B. Maynard ... 4. Decide what is wanted from the outsourcing provider. ... Finally, companies must decide which outsourcing model they wish to engage. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2004/11/research_notes/MI_OE_XAM_11_02_04_1.asp - 24k - 2004-11-02 Summary: Many companies base their outsourcing provider selection on only one aspect of the outsourcing relationship. Some decide on a perception of cultural fit and on the rapport and relationship developed during the sales cycle between the company's senior management and the outsource provider's sales represen

Selecting an Outsourcing Provider Art or Science?

by A.B. Maynard ... 4. Decide what is wanted from the outsourcing provider. ... Finally, companies must decide which outsourcing model they wish to engage. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2005/08/research_notes/MI_OE_XAM_08_13_05_1.asp - 24k - 2005-08-13 Summary: As there are many different categories of outsourcing services, there are also many outsourcing providers. With many different aspects to consider, how can a company ensure they have made the right choice in selecting one?

The Many Flavors of Application Software Outsourcing

by A.B. Maynard ... However, an important step needs to be considered before selecting a provider. Companies must decide which outsourcing model they wish to engage. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2004/09/research_notes/MI_OE_XAM_09_29_04_1.asp - 20k - 2004-09-29 Summary: Many companies are looking to outsource development and maintenance of their application software. Common reasons that companies outsource application software are to reduce their costs, improve quality, obtain flexible staffing levels, and obtain improved service and support so they can focus on their c

Outsourcing 101 - A Primer Part Two: Outsourcing Categories

by A.B. Maynard ... Again, the customer should decide the level of importance to place on selecting an outsourcing firm that is CMM certified. IT Infrastructure. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2004/01/research_notes/TU_OE_XAM_01_17_04_1.asp - 19k - 2004-01-17 Summary: Outsourcing is a very diverse market, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers to choose from. This part examines the four broad outsourcing categories: application software, information technology infrastructure, business process outsourcing (BPO), and manufactu

Challenges and Future Plans of a Product Inventory Disposition ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... Those organizations that decide to pursue an outsourcing option should make sure to find a partner that is qualified to negotiate the legislative landscape ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/02/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_02_02_07_1.asp - 17k - 2007-02-02 Summary: Despite FreeFlow's success at helping organizations regain some margin of profitability for excess inventory, the company still strives for expansion and improvement as a product inventory disposition vendor, with the aim of meeting international environmental regulations down the track.

Are ASP Applications Right for You? Part 1: Decision Factors

by Miles Szczurek ... consistent functionality, but also because the organization can decide, with certainty ... be customized would be less suitable, as would outsourcing an application ... http:/.../ResearchHighlights/TechnologySelections/2001/08/research_notes/TU_TS_XMS_08_22_01_1.asp - 15k - 2001-08-22 Summary: Like so many Internet conventions, the Application Service Provider (ASP), is really a combination of two 'old' concepts, turn key applications and outsourced services. Many of the lessons learned from these areas are directly applicable to ASP provided applications, and many of the same questions need t

Retail Applications Vendor Provides a Solid 'Platform'

by Ashfaque Ahmed ... Retailers are also looking to process outsourcing with best-of-breed partners ... for months or even years for getting onto the system once they decide to implement ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/scm/2006/10/research_notes/PN_CR_XAA_10_06_06_1.asp - 18k - 2006-10-06 Summary: As spending on technology by major players is growing at an increasing pace, there are good opportunities for vendors which have been in the market for a while, such as One Network Enterprises. But they also face some unique challenges.

Unifying Global Trade Management: Challenges and User ...

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... adequately factor in the cost of global logistics in their outsourcing decisions. ... every aspect of global logistics, and many companies may decide on separate ... http:/.../research/researchHighlights/scm/2005/06/research_notes/EN_SC_PJ_06_20_05_1.asp - 21k - 2005-06-20 Summary: GTM software should be able to gather information and feed it back into the parent company, creating visibility into what remote divisions are doing and how they are doing it. Software providers must strike the right balance between global consistency and special local needs.

Zooming into an Inventory Free Flow

by P.J. Jakovljevic ... had a variable cost-based and motivated sales force) and outsourcing where possible ... name, address, e-mail address, etc.), and each applicant can decide its own ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2007/01/research_notes/VN_SC_PJ_01_30_07_1.asp - 32k - 2007-01-30 Summary: FreeFlow, a provider of business services with a patented technology, aims to help companies improve product life cycle profitability by providing a unique, online auction platform where companies can reduce their at-risk and excess inventory.

Off-shoring: Are You Getting Your Money's Worth?

by Joe Strub ... costs must be subtracted from the expected savings before you decide whether off ... for IT organizations, and consulted on off-shore outsourcing opportunities for ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2006/08/research_notes/MI_OE_XJS_08_30_06_1.asp - 21k - 2006-08-30 Summary: Are companies that offshore software development, call center operations, and remote implementations really saving money? Are customers and users realizing benefits? Indeed, there are areas where savings can be misstated. But companies can do something to protect themselves against disappointments.