Welcome to the first edition of my Outsourcing Pulse List. What is it? A periodic list of observations about what outsourcing industry companies and individuals do or say. The Pulse List will feature those that miss a beat, some that never miss a beat, those with new beats that radiate with wide ramifications, and sudden fluctuations. Curious, out-of-whack ideas, items of concern, and also insightful statements – that’s some of what you’ll find in the Pulse List. You may even find yourself or your company on the list.
Since this is the list’s debut, we’ll start with two lists –… Read the rest
Shared services centers and outsourcing are both hot with today’s businesses looking to cut costs and increase efficiencies as much as possible. What are the differences between the two models? This is Part I of a three-part roundtable discussion on important perspectives on these popular business models. Part I roundtable participants are Krist Davood, Group CIO of Schiavello; Joseph Soalheira, Advisory Board Member of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON) global community; and Peter Barta, CEO of Everest Group Asia Pacific. All three are among many industry experts presenting at the upcoming 13th Annual Australasian Shared Services… Read the rest
Shared services centers and outsourcing are both hot with today’s businesses looking to cut costs and increase efficiencies as much as possible. What are the differences between the two models? This is Part II of a three-part roundtable discussion on important perspectives on these popular business models. Part II roundtable participants are Krist Davood, Group CIO of Schiavello; Joseph Soalheira, Advisory Board Member of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON) global community; Asheesh Mehra, Head of Sales, Infosys BPO Asia Pacific; and Peter Barta, CEO of Everest Group Asia Pacific. All four are among many industry experts presenting at… Read the rest
Shared services centers and outsourcing are both hot with today’s businesses looking to cut costs and increase efficiencies as much as possible. What are the differences between the two models? This is Part III of a three-part roundtable discussion on important perspectives on these popular business models. Part III roundtable participants are Krist Davood, Group CIO of Schiavello; Joseph Soalheira, Advisory Board Member of the Shared Services & Outsourcing Network (SSON) global community; Asheesh Mehra, Head of Sales, Infosys BPO Asia Pacific; and Peter Barta, CEO of Everest Group Asia Pacific. All four are among many industry experts presenting at… Read the rest
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