Outsourcing and Consolidation Driving the Newspaper Business
…Register were MediaNews, with nine dailies in the area, and the companies that own the L.A. Times and the Union-Tribune. The company that owns the Register also owns 32 other…
…Register were MediaNews, with nine dailies in the area, and the companies that own the L.A. Times and the Union-Tribune. The company that owns the Register also owns 32 other…
Crucial June Results Key to 2012 Success KEY POINT: Our main takeaway this week was our upgrade of WNS to BUY due to a desirable entry point. We think the…
A Little More Light Shed on Changes – Some Heavy Lifting Coming INVESTMENT CONCLUSION: CSC reported quarterly results roughly in line with the preliminary announcement. Although most of the bad…
…in April. Hard to tell if there is another revision coming, but CTSH’s business model hasn’t changed. They have earned the benefit of the doubt. 2. IBM holds its analyst…
…all companies will have to deal with and a proactive cautionary lowering of guidance is a positive, not a negative. We note the stickiness in the business: 16% revenue growth…
…and integrity.” Cloud computing vendors are quick to point out that standardization is at the core of the value proposition for “as-a-service” offerings, right down to the service agreement itself….
…on the initiative. The point is not that a complex sourcing transaction cannot be accomplished in-house — quite the contrary. The point is that without a sufficient number of truly…
…core equipment components in the manufacturing process. Common Problems in Tooling A common problem with manufacturer-financed toolings is that it is often difficult for the parties to track the number…
…consumer product companies. With the high level of integration of consumer product companies and Chinese manufacturing, there is an increasing reliance on manufacturers to finance, fabricate and manage customer tooling…
There’s a rumor circulating in Europe, igniting fear and paranoia among businesses and consumers alike: Big Brother is alive and well and living in a U.S.-based cloud. That is, cloud…
…value chain and the investments made by brand companies to improve their manufacturers’ capabilities, brand companies have created a new set of their own competitors that, on their own or…
…recent years, ITO was a “partnership,” characterized by long-term, mega-deals with arduous sales cycles and complex pricing structures. Smaller companies rarely had the breadth to compete. Today, all of that…
…an array of production functions traditionally handled within “shop-by-product” companies. This deconstruction of the manufacturing and product-development process has opened up new possibilities for product companies. However, unless there is…
…the right things. Linda Tuck Chapman is a seasoned Outsourcing Advisor and Governance expert. You can reach Linda at (416) 452-4635, lindatuckchapman@ONTALA.com or visit ONTALA Performance Solutions at www.ONTALA.com …
…President ONTALA Performance Solutions (www.ONTALA.com) is an expert advisor in Outsourcing, Strategic Cost Management, and Vendor Governance. You can reach Linda at (416) 452-4635 or lindatuckchapman@ontala.com. About the Author: Ben…
…impact costs.” Although the optimal Cloud entry point will vary from company to company, experts agree on one thing: less critical, low-demand applications are typically the best place to start….
…customer service, Bhargava points out another difference between Global Upside and larger BPO providers. He says his company is happy to accommodate the needs of smaller companies, startups and companies…
…get to the price point you want. Depending on your starting point, some “give” might be acceptable but you first need to understand the ramifications if you need or want…
…communication depends on the individuals involved. Some will also say it depends on whether they’re communicating about day-to-day operations, conflicts or opportunities. Others will comment that it depends on their…
At the point where outsourcing service providers or their customers have financial conflicts that will result in a monetary loss to either party, they’re walking a fine line. If they…
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