The Seven Deadly Negotiating Sins - An outsourcing negotiation is a complex endeavor, with interwoven financial, technical, performance, people, and legal issues. However, after boiling it all down, there are seven very common mistakes both vendors and customers make in negotiating outsourcing contracts.
Publisher: Outsourcing Journal     Author: Brad L. Peterson   

The Timing of Outsourcing Decisions - Outsourcing's Life Cycle - Explains the basic differentiators at each stage of the outsourcing life cycle.
Publisher: Outsourcing Journal     Author: Peter Bendor-Samuel   

The Whole Ball of Wax - Unlike traditional outsourcers, BPOs can connect processes in new, efficient ways that their clients never dreamed of. But once you turn over an entire business function to a third party, it's hard to turn back if the outsourcer doesn't meet your expectations.
Publisher: Businessfinancemag.com     Author: Tad Leahy   

To Outsource or not to Outsource - What do HR Executives think? - Firms are outsourcing HR services more and more as part of a flexible administrative strategy. Some are enjoying it less while others consider it the best way to go.
Publisher: HRzone.com     Author: Brian S. Klass, John McClendon, and Thomas W. Gainey   

When a Stranger Calls - Application Service Providers—ASPs—are the newest and most radical twist in the outsourcing trend. Soon, they may come knocking on your door. You need to be ready....
Publisher: Darwinmag.com     Author: Christopher Koch   

When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Outsource - A review of the benefits of outsourcing marketing communications tasks.
Publisher: MarcommWise.com     Author: Jean Lawrence   

Why Companies Outsource - In this article we explore the reasons for outsourcing and why it might make sense for your business.
Publisher: Firmbuilder.com     Author: Michael F. Corbett & Associates, Ltd   

Why Outsourcing Is In - New technology has now made it more feasible—and cost effective—for companies like Owens Corning to outsource its expense reporting process to an application service provider.
Publisher: Strategic Finance     Author: Tim Kearney