Category: Outsourcing

Outsourcing of E-Business Services Outsourcing of E-business services Electronic business is a relatively new form of entrepreneurship that came into existence in the age of information technology and globalization. Despite the novelty of this field, companies that operate in virtual environment have to comply with the same laws of marketing and choose the same strategies…

Outsourcing, Its Importance, Pros and Cons Introduction Every business from baking to banking depends, to some degree, on others for producing its products and services. The process of acquiring products and services for running ones business is called outsourcing in the business world. Though, outsourcing is not a new phenomenon for the companies, but in…

Call Center Outsourcing and Quality in India Outsourcing call or contact centers is a common process that has appealed to many business leaders. This strategy has made it easier for firms to trim business costs especially in the current global economic climate (Agarwal et al. 52). The practice has been characterized by extra benefits such…

Computer Systems: Insourcing and Outsourcing The purchase of a new software package is important to an organization for efficient operations. Such a decision should never be taken lightly and the organization should exhibit strong leadership skills and a clear understanding of the needs of the company or the organization. The new system should be able…

Outsourcing and Offshoring: Risks and Advantages Table of Contents Outsourcing and Offshoring Purchasing Process Stages Problems in Outsourcing Contingency Planning: Factors Reference List Outsourcing and Offshoring Although often used as synonyms, outsourcing and offshoring are, in fact, quite different from each other. Outsourcing typically presupposes buying certain services from a different company, whereas offshoring means…

Strategic Planning and Outsourcing Table of Contents Introduction Summary Generic Business Level Strategies Outsourcing at Cummins Inc Conclusion References Introduction Strategic planning is very important in business management. Doing business entails managing scarce resources to ensure a good return on investment. While making decisions in business, there is the need for decision-makers to evaluate all…

Outsourcing to Low Labor-Cost Countries Outsourcing is widely practiced by a range of companies of different sizes and types, which includes trade-offs between certain inputs, such as labor, materials, and supplies. Companies can exchange capital for materials and overheads to save on costs. For instance, a manufacturing company can outsource the production to a low-labor…

Business Outsourcing and Contracting Table of Contents Small Project Cost Estimating at Percy Making/manufacturing Expenditure/costs Company secrecy Risks Time Technical staff expertise The difference between outsourcing and contracting Conclusion List of References Small Project Cost Estimating at Percy Project overrun refers to a case where a project takes more time than was expected. This is…

When Outsourcing Goes Bad Table of Contents Introduction Production Output Loss of Personal Touch Niche Products Overdependence on other Countries Inefficiency Evidence from the past Conclusion References Footnotes Introduction The process of globalization has led to intensive networking of the globe. This has made it possible for shifting of capital as well as labour across…

Wonderful Widget: Procurement Outsourcing Strategies Table of Contents Introduction Scenario Description Organizational Problem Outsourcing Internal Production In-house and Outsourcing mix Conclusion References Introduction A company has to decide on the approach to use when producing goods for the market. Functional management in an organization ensures that a business has the best option for goods and…