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Retail E-Commerce No Longer a Diamond in the Rough

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

All studies indicate e-commerce is booming and online innovation is on the rise. Here are some ways that outsourcing facilitates retailers' ability to capture more market share.

Why Life-Sciences Companies Need to Change How They Outsource to Create Greater Value

Todd Hintze, Principal, Everest Group

Despite all of the industry hoopla regarding the growth of life-sciences outsourcing, only a small set of life-sciences organizations truly engage in outsourcing. Traditionally, these companies adopted a contracting model for staff augmentation for their clinical drug testing. Read why

The Top Outsourcing Events of 2006 and What They Mean for 2007

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

The GM outsourcing deal. Hewitt's third-quarter earnings call. Leadership musical chairs. Here are 12 events that rocked the outsourcing world this year.

2007 HRO Predictions: The Good, the Bad, and the Upbeat

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

2007 should be a very, very good year for HRO even though the drags on globalization remain, suppliers' profits will still be a challenge, and the talent shortage will continue.

2007 FAO Predictions: How Changes in the Market Will Affect Buyers and Suppliers

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

Supplier consolidation. The arrival of a buyer's market. Multi-vendor strategies gain the upper hand. Read about 17 things that will shape the FAO market next year.

What You Need to Know to Avoid Outsourcing Risks in 2007

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

The outsourcing industry is changing, and there are some new risks. This article is full of tips for mitigating risks in six elements of outsourcing.

Seven Trends in Offshore Outsourcing for 2007 and Why They Matter

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Offshore outsourcing is changing dramatically. Read about the changes and their implications for buyers and providers of outsourced services.

Trends Highlight Changes in the Way Companies Will Do IT Outsourcing

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

IT outsourcing is no longer a commodity. Here's a run-down of recent trends demonstrating IT outsourcing is becoming integral to top-line growth. Read about new business models, new functions being outsourced, and other changes that will impact ITO deals next

GE Looks To Recruitment Process Outsourcer To Find ‘Meat And Potatoes’ Candidates As Well As ‘The Purple Squirrel’

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

Outsourcing the routine details of recruiting allows GE's HR department to stay strategic. Yoh HR Solutions also takes care of GE's federal compliance folder, a task that can have major repercussions for employers if done improperly.

Solving SMBs’ Communications Technologies Challenges

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Most small to midsize businesses (SMBs) don't have in-house telecom experts, lack the experience to handle ongoing quick technological changes, and can't effectively plan ongoing strategies, manage implementations, and ensure harmonious use of communication technologies and devices on their own.

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