Communication Outsource Solutions | Outsourcing Center

Early HRO Adopter Adjusts to Change and Strengthens Provider Relationship

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

Prudential Financial realized it had to run HR like a business when it prepared to go public. Whenever there is a business challenge, the two partners use a technique they learned from transition: select one executive from each company to

Study Reveals Buyers’ Areas of Disappointment in Outsourcing

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Buyers often experience situations that fail to fulfill their expectationss. These can lead to frustration, costly renegotiations, or even failure. A study of 36 buyers reveals areas of disappointment and how to address them.

How Sending Work to India and China Helped a Company Meet Customer Requests Quickly

Outsourcing Center, Beth Ellyn Rosenthal, Senior Writer

USA Technologies had been sending its development work to China. This time it added India to the mix. The result: it cut time to market in half and enjoyed savings of 40 percent.

2009 Outsourcing Excellence Awards Data Reveal New Trends in Service Provider Qualities

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Outsourcing Center studied 42 outsourcing relationships to determine success factors based on characteristics the buyers liked about their service providers. The study revealed some significant findings around which both buyers and providers may want to shift some focus.

Study Reveals Drivers in Decisions to Add Scope and/or Extend Contract Term

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Adding scope to an outsourcing contract, whether it occurs before contract end or at the scheduled time for renewal, is a tactic that makes the deal more mutually beneficial over time. Outsourcing Center studied 92 relationships to identify the drivers

Impact of Service Provider Selection Criteria on Transition/Migration Challenges

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Our study of the relationships nominated for Outsourcing Excellence Awards in 2008 reveals important findings regarding the impact of service provider selection criteria on the ease and challenges during the transition phase or IT implementation. The study clearly reveals some

Dealing with Cultural Nuances in Offshore Outsourcing Relationships

Outsourcing Center, Kathleen Goolsby, Senior Writer

Understanding people's expectationss and how people think differently from culture to culture will improve the chances for success in an offshore outsourcing relationship. Here's what you need to know about China, Ukraine, and India, as well as insights into offshore

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

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.

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,

Get 3 Free Quotes
Book a Call
Get Resource Kit