Welcome Monday, September 08, 2008
Outsourcing Articles
Healthcare outsourcing on the rise 
Healthcare procurement professionals should prepare for an increase in outsourcing because although the credit crunch may have caused a global slowdown in the economy, it is speeding up the adoption of outsourcing in the healthcare industry, writes Melissa Lwee.
Aug 08
Manila Thriller
With a can-do labour force and an infrastructure that gives easy scalability, the third-biggest English-speaking nation in the world is well equipped to become the top location for IT, business and knowledge processing outsourcing, as Robert Blincoe reports.
Jun 08
2007 - the year outsourcing reached its "tipping point"
Growing concerns over the global credit crisis, supply chain safety and sustainability have kept all of those involved in procurement on their toes for the past 12 months.
Dec 07
BPO providers gearing up for procurement outsourcing boom
Despite recent sluggish growth in the US, the European and Asian outsourcing market is set to boom over the next two years, and the outsourcing of procurement could be at the forefront.
Oct 07
Taking it step by step
BAE Systems formed a joint venture to manage indirect categories with an outsourcing partner, but later moved to an arms-length relationship. Jim Robinson offers some insights into creating effective outsourcing relationships.
Oct 07
Accelerated outsourcing – an expert’s perspective
The maturing sourcing market is having a huge impact on companies, as shared services, outsourcing and offshoring cease to be seen as ‘nice to have’ and have evolved into essential business tools. However, the time and resources consumed in negotiating sourcing solutions is significant and without tight control can reduce the benefits of undertaking the strategy.
Aug 07
The Key Trends in Sourcing Impacting Procurement Today
The global sourcing market is changing rapidly around us. Just when you’ve decided the scope of services you want to outsource, and made a decision on which provider(s) will partner you, the market brings up another trend or announcement to throw your plans off balance. Despite the benefits that these changes bring, for those that are considering or managing an outsourcing agreement - as well as doing their day job - this continued evolution can certainly be a headache!
Jul 07
Embedding value for money in your outsourcing relationship
One of the key motivating factors behind any outsourcing project is a desire to reduce costs and achieve value for money. By Susan Mclean, Global Sourcing Group, Morrison & Foerster.
May 07
Companies still playing catch-up in global game
Offshoring is, without doubt, one of the fastest growing trends in the business world. Companies like the Royal Bank of Scotland, Europes third biggest banking group, recently announced plans to increase their headcount in India to 1200, and the UK’s biggest insurer, Norwich Union, proudly trumpeted their intention to move 7,800 jobs overseas by the end of 2007.
Feb 07
Procurement Survey: The great leap forward
There has been much talk of procurement becoming more “strategic”. But what does this mean in practice? Mark Whitehead examines the results of a survey which throws light on the changes taking place
Oct 06
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