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Upcoming Changes in IT Infrastructure Outsourcing

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

The industry is now beginning to approach infrastructure from a stronger process orientation. This will dynamically alter the value proposition, offerings, pricing, and other aspects of infrastructure management. It is also causing infrastructure process reengineering. Here are the insights you

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

Source One Provides End-to-End and On-Demand Strategic Sourcing Solution for Mid-market Companies

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Mid-size companies are limited in their ability to drive continuous improvements in cost and performance for strategic sourcing of goods and materials. And it's too costly for companies to maintain domain expertise in every category of spend and keep up

On-Demand Desktop Hardware and Software Support Simplifies Management and Cuts Costs for Peruvian Bank

John Harney, Business Writer

Banco de Crédito del Perú (BCP) faced problems with hardware and software refreshing. To complicate matters, the bank had also adopted desktop technology in an ad hoc manner from numerous vendors over many years. Subsidiaries located in different countries had

How One Manufacturer Grew Its HRO Over Time

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

ABB Inc., a technology manufacturer, grew by acquisitions. In 1995 ABB wanted to create a single culture with centralized processes and policies. It decided the best way to do this was outsource. Its first step: centralizing its 401(k) plan. Today,

An Onshore American ADM Model that Competes with Offshore’s Cost, Scalability, Flexibility, and Quality

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

If you have the mind-set that American application development outsourcing providers can't compete with the costs and other benefits of using offshore providers, think again. A Texas-based outsourcer has a uniquely competitive model and very satisfied clients.

RPO Puts Visteon Staffing in the Fast Lane after Ford Spin-Off

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

How do you hire 1,000 human resource employees ASAP when you're the untested new kid on the block? That was the challenge Visteon Corporation faced right before Ford spun off the automobile parts manufacturer. Manpower Business Solutions helped the newcomer

Outsourced IT Platform Attracts Merger Partner for Real Estate/Hospitality Company

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

When Private Escapes Destination Clubs started its travel and real estate company, it wanted IT expertise without the IT investment. So it outsourced its Web-based reservation system to Managed Business Solutions. The IT platform was such a stellar success a

Cost Savings, SLAs, and Supplier Selection Criteria Benchmarks from 2007 Outsourcing Excellence Awards

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Outsourcing Center's study of 86 relationships participating in the 2007 Outsourcing Excellence Awards program revealed several significant benchmarks. A major finding: buyers felt cultural fit and a partnering relationship approach were a major key to success; they used them as

Online Retailer Outsources Voice Mail Because Customers Still Want to Use the Phone

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

Online customers communicate through email. But some want to do things the old-fashioned way--they want to talk to a real person about their needs. Small entrepreneurs with day jobs can't answer their calls during the workday. Outsourcing provides a professional

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