This page includes articles on all different types of outsourcing and offshoring, including procurement, IT, finance and accounting, HR and business process outsourcing.
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Procurement outsourcing value hits $11 billion"Spend reduction, process optimisation and compliance remain the primary drivers for PO adoption," said Saurabh Gupta, vice president, Everest Group.
20 May 2012
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Microsoft's procurement reboot delivers millions in savingsThe technology business has overhauled its procurement team structure to create more value from its $16 billion (£9.8 billion) global spend.
11 May 2012
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Market conditions not the only outsourcing driver, buyers warnedWhile economic conditions may make outsourcing services appear attractive, it needs other enablers to make it successful, a panel of senior buyers believes.
26 April 2012
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Counterfeit components in supply chain risk causing ''serious tragedy''The use of faulty and fake semiconductors, often used as cheap substitutes, has tripled over the past three years according to research.
07 April 2012
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Optimum Procurement scores sourcing deal with Everton FCThe business has announced a procurement and fleet services co-sourcing agreement with the Premiership club.
24 March 2012
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Military precisıonMaintaining Afghanistan's Camp Bastion requires a unique set of skills so when the MoD outsourced the role, it first put bidders through rigorous paces.
15 March 2012
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AstraZeneca's buyers win 'hearts and minds'"There is value to be had in procurement not just ticking boxes but maintaining stakeholder relations post-implementation," Tom Dexter.
07 March 2012
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Audit Commission outsourcing to save £250 millionAn historic deal to hand audit work to private sector companies is expected to contribute to an up to 40 per cent cut in the fees paid by public bodies.
06 March 2012
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Xchanging hopes to do better in 2012Having addressed operating and strategic issues, the British outsourcing company hopes renewed deals with companies, including cosmetics company L'Oreal, will boost profits this year.
01 March 2012
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Serco profits surge as it eyes global BPO market growthThe company, which provides the Boris bike service, says customers are increasingly looking for end-to-end services.
28 February 2012
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Procurian profits rise by $5.1 millionThe procurement outsourcing business, previously known as ICG Commerce, reported total profits of $22.2 million (£14.1 million) in 2011.
24 February 2012
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Incentives are key to successful procurement outsourcingCommercial terms that motivate a provider to keep stakeholders happy support a successful relationship, says Thames Water's head of procurement.
03 February 2012
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Women's magazine achieves savings from outsourcingThe Lady, England's longest-running weekly magazine for women, made an average of 16 per cent of savings after outsourcing part of its cost and purchase management to Auditel.
21 January 2012
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Power management firm benefits from bringing logistics back in house"Third parties don't have the skin in the game," supply chain management VP for Eaton, Les Ball explains the advantage of taking control.
20 January 2012
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MITIE buys Utilyx HoldingsThe strategic outsourcing and energy services company has acquired energy and carbon management specialist Utilyx for £16.2 million.
11 January 2012
