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Outsourcing Advisory Firms Guide

Ben Trowbridge

Companies constantly seek ways to streamline operations and cut costs in today’s fast-paced business world. One popular solution is outsourcing, which involves hiring external companies to handle certain business functions like Outsourced IT Services and customer service outsourcing (CX). However,

Valuing Terms in Outsourcing Contracts

Brad L. Peterson, Partner, Mayer Brown LLP

If you are an outsourcing customer, outsourcing contracts are like a three-legged stool. Their value depends on what you agree to buy, what you agree to pay and the terms. Although the agreement and the other contract terms are often

Manage Outsourcing Change by Communicating Remorse

Deborah Kops, Managing Principal, Sourcing Change

Most of us have been down on our knees praying that the relationship does not blow up over an error. Perhaps the cutover was delayed because the provider did not conduct sufficient user acceptance tests, or an employee committed fraud

Outsourcing Experts Discuss New Flexible Pricing Models

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Outsourcing Center assembled a panel of industry experts to discuss the changes in outsourcing contracts and pricing models over the next two to five years. Their insights reveal buyers and providers will approach outsourcing initiatives differently than in the past.

When is an SLA Not Necessary in an Outsourcing Relationship?

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

A service level agreement (SLA) plays two important roles in an outsourcing arrangement. It sets the stage for the service provider’s accountability, and it is the major factor in determining the price of the service. The buyer of outsourced services

Going the Extra Mile Keeps 11-Year BPO Relationship Strong

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 Outsourcing Buyers Benefit from Benchmarking

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Cost and price. It’s crucial that buyers understand both when it comes to outsourcing. What is the cost of providing business services internally? What elements comprise that cost? What is the price for comparable services from an outsourcing service provider?

Study Reveals Key Factors in Decisions for Early Renewal of Outsourcing Contracts

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Why do some buyers decide to renew their outsourcing contracts early before the term expires? Outsourcing Center studied 92 relationships to identify the drivers for early renewals. The study also revealed top qualities of providers appreciated by buyers in early-renewal

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

Clear-Cut Choice for Comprehensive Back-Office and ITO Solutions in the Mid-market

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

BPOMS, a service provider for mid-market companies, offers tier-one services with a willingness to customize the solution and provide on-demand pricing options.

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