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Outsourcing 101 - A Primer

by A.B. Maynard ... same number of sales people, they get mentioned the same number of times in trade articles, and they ... The CEO vows to learn more about outsourcing and offshoring ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2004/01/research_notes/TU_OE_XAM_01_16_04_1.asp - 19k - 2004-01-16 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

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

by A.B. Maynard ... Summary. When a company contracts work from another company, it is typically called outsourcing. ... Nevertheless, outsourcing is not right for every company. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2004/01/research_notes/TU_OE_XAM_01_19_04_1.asp - 13k - 2004-01-19 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.

Offshore Outsourcing: Is There a Method to the Madness? Planning ...

by Nitin Kapila ... with profit-and-loss responsibility, or are in a managing function, such as finance or information technology, the maturing of offshore outsourcing will impact ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2005/05/research_notes/MI_OE_XNK_05_28_05_1.asp - 14k - 2005-05-28 Summary: Organizations considering the offshore outsourcing of processes should seriously consider adopting a proven methodology before implementation. This will minimize risk and maximize the return associated with offshore outsourcing and will help create a successful venture.

Outsourcing in Latin America

by Jorge Garcia ... Outsourcing in Latin America Jorge Garcia - August 17, 2009. ... The US and Canada are the main outsourcing clients for these kind of services. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2009/08/research_notes/NA_OE_JG_08_17_09_1.asp - 14k - 2009-08-17 Summary: Global economic instability has modified the configuration in the worldwide outsourcing market. Find out what impact the crisis has had for Latin America players, according to new data, as well as the steps they should take to survive and—perhaps—prosper.

Outsourcing 101 - A Primer Part Two: Outsourcing Categories

by A.B. Maynard ... Outsourcing Categories. Outsourcing is a very diverse market, and there are many different outsourcing options and outsourcing service providers to choose from. ... 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

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

by Ashfaque Ahmed ... Software development and implementation outsourcing, and business process outsourcing has been big buzzwords for the past five years, and everyone seems to ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2005/12/research_notes/MI_OE_XAA_12_01_05_1.asp - 18k - 2005-12-01 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.

Outsourcing Security Part 3: Selecting a Managed Security Services ...

by Jim McLendon ... recourse. As a result, companies considering outsourcing the management of their information security are understandably wary. Gartner ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2002/04/research_notes/MI_EV_XJM_04_11_02_1.asp - 15k - 2002-04-11 Summary: As the final article in a three-part series on outsourcing security, the following article provides guidelines for selecting a dependable managed security services provider.

Selecting an Outsourcing Provider—Art or Science?

by A.B. Maynard ... Selecting an Outsourcing Provider—Art or Science? ... Many companies, especially small to midsize companies, do not have any experience with outsourcing. ... 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 ... How does application software outsourcing work? As companies look to reign in IT costs, many are turning to outsourcing. But how ... 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 Supply Chain Planning Processes

by A.B. Maynard and Ron Boling ... Outsourcing Supply Chain Planning Processes Featured Authors - AB Maynard and Ron Boling - April 11, 2006. ... Criteria for Evaluating Outsourcing Potential. ... http:/.../Research/ResearchHighlights/Outsourcing/2006/04/research_notes/MI_OE_XAM_04_11_06_1.asp - 21k - 2006-04-11 Summary: Supply chain planning tools deliver potentially tremendous savings when well implemented, and wreak havoc when they fail. A company considering an outsourcing strategy for their supply chain planning processes should first address some key aspects of these tools.