offshore outsourcing

This outsourcing guide provides an overview of technology outsourcing and the key steps for evaluation and implementation. It helps understand the drivers behind outsourcing i.e. factors that drive organizations to outsource IT services, implementation considerations, and important steps to take.

This guide has been written for Small and Mid Sized Businesses (SME) but can be used by organizations of all sizes. It provides a very good overview of outsourcing - what is it? what can/should you outsource? what are the benefits? what is the process? - so is worth a quick read.

 This introductory chapter provides the myths, risks and best practices of outsourcing with a checklist for strategically successful offshoring.

 This survey provides invaluable insights into "green" outsourcing vendors. Who are the Top 50 Green Outsourcers? Who are the Top Green Technology Outsourcing Vendors by country? Who are the Top Green Consultants, Outsourcing Advisors and LEED Firms?

 Outsourcing Management Body of Knowledge (OMBOK)™ is a framework for professional outsourcing

 This presentation provides tips on performance based standards and metrics for acceptable quality levels.

 A very good presentation on outsourcing the IT department. It provides a good definition of outsourcing and its rationale and then covers key aspects related to the outsourcing process.

 This paper introduces a supplier evaluation framework and process that focuses on building sustainable supplier relationships based upon core values.

 An overview of a portfolio based approach for outsourcing of IT applications.

 10 strategic sourcing best practices that can help ensure success.