Outsourcing 101: A Game Plan for First Time Outsourcers

Published On:

March 28, 2014

Authored By:

Eric Liebross of Auxis LLC

Public Content:

This white paper is brought to you courtesy of the relationship between APQC and its member Auxis.

Outsourcing, offshoring, nearshoring, managed services, or shared services' whatever you choose to call it, has been a growing business trend since the 1990s. This whitepaper is designed to answer fundamental questions of outsourcing and provide guidance on how to get started. The four key questions discussed in this article are:

Is Outsourcing Right For My Business?
What Functions Should I Consider Outsourcing?
Which Location Should I Outsource To?
How Do I Get Started?

Type:

Reports & White Papers

Topics:

Process and Performance Management, Outsourcing, External Relationships

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