Strategic Outsourcing The Alchemy to Business Transformation in a Globally Converged World /

• Main Author: Vagadia, Bharat (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2012.
• Series: Management for Professionals,
• Subjects: Business.; Management.; Leadership.; Production management.; Globalization.; Markets.; Business and Management.; Business Strategy/Leadership.; Emerging Markets/Globalization.; Operations Management.

This book provides a road-map to successful implementation of strategic outsourcing programmes, providing down-to-earth approaches to outsourcing decision making and programme management, based on a grass-roots understanding. A practitioner-focused book for business leaders and managers providing a...

Table of Contents:

• Role of Strategic Sourcing in a Changing World
• Globalisation and Convergence
• Social and Philosophical Considerations of Outsourcing
• From Tactical to Strategic Outsourcing
• Outsourcing Within Industry Verticals
• Strategic Outsourcing
• Sourcing Models
• Strategic Outsourcing Decision Governance
• Insights from Academic Research on Outsourcing
• Minimising Risk Through the Contract
• Minimising Risk Through Relationships
• Offshoring Leaders, Laggards and Hopefuls
• Managing Cultural Differences
• Implementing Successful Strategic Outsourcing Programmes.