Outsourcing for Dummies [With CDROM]

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Think outsourcing may be the best way to enlarge your talent pool and increase your profits? Outsourcing For Dummies gives you hands-on, step-by-step guidance in implementing an effective and productive outsourcing program that reduces costs and improves your company’s capabilities.This practical, plain-English guide helps you prepare your people and plan an effective sourcing strategy. You’ll find plenty of tips on negotiating with vendors, get help in drafting a binding contract, and find out how to verify and maintain compliance. Plus you’ll get a handle on the importance of communicating with vendors; find ways to measure performance, productivity, and cost-effectiveness; get the lowdown on troubleshooting and solving outsourcing problems; and, if the arrangement isn’t working out, get advice on ending the deal. Discover how to:Determine the costs and risks of outsourcingIdentify qualified suppliers and consultantsMinimize the impact of outsourcing on your employeesDefine the scope of your outsourcing programDecide whether to go offshore, nearshore, or onshoreUnderstand the impact of cultural differences on outsourcingDocument objectives and review proposalsPlan for the disruption in business operationsDeal with international employees and vendorsManage outsourcing relationshipsProtect your data from piracyAvoid common outsourcing mistakesOutsourcing can be the best decision your company has ever made —or the worst! Read Outsourcing For Dummies today, and get it right the first time.About the AuthorEd Ashley has over 25 years\' experience in business and technology leadership, and works with senior management in organizations to run programs for improving efficiency of people and processes, including developing sourcing strategies and managing outsourcing suppliers.