Outsourcing 101 - A Primer Part Three: Approaches and ...

by A.B. Maynard ... internal processes are inadequate or your employees are unprepared to support and manage the relationships with your outsource provider. Companies must make ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2004/01/research_notes/TU_OE_XAM_01_19_04_1.asp - 12k Summary: Outsourcing is a very diverse market, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers to choose from. This part discusses recommendations for companies looking to outsource, and recommendations for outsourcing providers.

Outsourcing—The Pros and Cons » The TEC Blog

... Except for two or three very specific examples, the number one reason that companies outsource is to reduce their costs for the same or better service or ... blog.technologyevaluation.com/blog/2008/06/25/outsourcing—the-pros-and-cons/ - 42k - 2008-06-25

Outsourcing 101 - A Primer

by A.B. Maynard ... Except for two or three very specific examples, the number one reason that companies outsource is to reduce their costs for the same or better service or ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2004/01/research_notes/TU_OE_XAM_01_16_04_1.asp - 18k Summary: Outsourcing is a very diverse topic, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers to choose from. Companies are telling TEC that they need a clearer picture of outsourcing, its potential benefits, and common pitfalls. They want examples of different types of outsourc

The Many Flavors of Application Software Outsourcing

by A.B. Maynard ... Companies can outsource entirely new applications, add new modules to existing applications, migrate an application to a new platform, or many other application ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2004/09/research_notes/MI_OE_XAM_09_29_04_1.asp - 20k 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

A New Model for Evaluating Third Party Logistics Providers: Enter ...

by Michael Bittner ... mix. Enterprises will stick with what they do best and outsource non-core competencies to 3PL companies. Progressive enterprises ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/SCM/2005/10/research_notes/TU_SC_XMB_10_03_05_1.asp - 14k Summary: Third-party logistic (3PL) providers are under pressure to keep costs low, expand services and capitalize on evolving supply chain management technology. As customers are becoming more discerning, 3PLs can leverage service oriented architecture to meet customer needs.

Selecting an Outsourcing Provider—Art or Science?

by A.B. Maynard ... Many companies only outsource a portion of their non-core functions or only part of their software development or information technology (IT) infrastructure. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2005/08/research_notes/MI_OE_XAM_08_13_05_1.asp - 24k 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?

Global Product Development Seen as a Boon for Product Lifecycle ...

by Michael Bittner ... This is a major challenge for many manufacturing companies, as they do not have a good ... is no shortage of concerns over a decision to offshore outsource a part ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/PLM/2005/12/research_notes/MN_PL_MB_12_12_05_1.asp - 14k Summary: An enterprise that wants to shift to a global product development strategy must invest in modern product lifecycle management (PLM) technology. Therefore, the PLM software market could be on the edge of a significant growth cycle.

Software Evaluation Reports By Categories

... The IT Infrastructure Outsourcing knowledge base focuses on the selection of companies who provide outsource services in the areas of information technology (IT ... http://rfp.technologyevaluation.com/rfi.asp?catid=-1 - 52k - 2007-12-04

Enterprise Software Product Outsourcing: A Fresh Perspective for ...

by Ashfaque Ahmed ... 3. Outsourcing for Mid-sized Companies. ... develop their enterprise-level software products in US or other high cost countries and want to outsource their product ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2005/12/research_notes/MI_OE_XAA_12_01_05_1.asp - 17k Summary: Creating outsourcing centers is a viable option for companies under pressure to develop quality products with tight time and budget restraints. Mid-market companies, however, often do not have this option, but can still benefit from partnering with an outsourcing provider.

Software Evaluation Reports By Categories

... The IT Infrastructure Outsourcing knowledge base focuses on the selection of companies who provide outsource services in the areas of information technology (IT ... http://rfp.technologyevaluation.com/rfi.asp?catid=-1 - 52k - 2007-12-04