| Description |
xix, 314 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Overview of Strategic Outsourcing. 1. Overview. 2. Methodology -- 2. Planning Initiatives. 3. Project Management and Champions. 4. Outside Advisers. 5. Setting Objectives -- 3. Exploring Strategic Implications. 6. Organizational Structure. 7. Determining Core Competencies. 8. Restructuring. 9. Aligning Outsourcing With Strategy -- 4. Analyzing Costs and Performance. 10. Existing and Projected Costs. 11. Performance Standards. 12. Other Financial Issues -- 5. Selecting Providers. 13. Service Providers. 14. Developing the Request for Proposal. 15. Comparing and Evaluating Proposals. 16. Provider Selection -- 6. Negotiating Terms. 17. Negotiations. 18. Contracts -- 7. Transitioning Resources. 19. The Transition Process -- 8. Managing Relationships. 20. Performance Monitoring. 21. Solving Problems -- App. 1. Reasons to Outsource: Examples -- App. 2. Excuses Not to Outsource -- App. 3. Outsourcing: The AMA Survey |
| Summary |
To ensure success, outsourcing must be a strategic decision - not a mere life preserver or short-term revenue-booster. Strategic Outsourcing is a complete, definitive guide to both the immediate tactical issues and the long-term strategic objectives. With tools for measuring benefits and risks, guidelines for implementing the process, and tips for helping employees make the transition, the book gives you everything you need to effectively outsource any activity, function, or process in your organization |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Also available online via the World Wide Web, by subscription to Books24x7 (BusinessPro) |
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English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Industrial procurement.
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Make-or-buy decisions.
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Contracting out.
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Strategic planning.
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| Author |
Books24x7, Inc.
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| LC no. |
98048605 |
| ISBN |
0814404340 |
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