Looking Beyond Risk Research and Focusing on Global Trends in Procurement 

3rdWaveOutsourcingBlog July13 GlobalTrendsInProcurement

Nobody knows the details of an outsourcing relationship more than the individuals and teams who work with the partners on a regular basis. For most companies, that is the procurement team.   Procurement teams provide insight on whether the outsource partner is meeting expectations agreed upon and if the terms of the agreement need to be […]

What Business Areas to Outsource  

What Business Areas to Outsource  

Outsourcing can be a very exciting and fulfilling venture to take. It’s an excellent, proven strategy to increase your profit by saving time and energy to focus on your core competencies. However, for those who are exploring outsourcing for the first time, it can be a bit tricky to figure out what exactly you should […]

BPO and KPO Explained 

BPO and KPO Explained 

Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) is the practice of contracting an external service provider to carry out an essential business task. This can be done for any supplementary business function such as accounting, customer support, telemarketing, data recording, and many more. BPO helps businesses stay focused on their core competency. This results in increased productivity and […]

The True Cost of Nearshore Outsourcing   

Nearshore Outsourcing

While the offshore model of outsourcing has been traditionally less expensive for companies than nearshore or onshore models, rates are increasing across all models of outsourcing as it becomes a viable solution to meeting IT goals and digital transformation initiatives. Even with the rising rates, outsourcing continues to be a lower-cost alternative to in-house software […]

Top 5 Reasons for Outsourcing to the Philippines  

Outsourcing to the Philippines

Running a business can be tough. There are so many different departments and tasks that a business owner needs to consider. The best companies are always looking for strategies to help them run as smoothly and efficiently as possible.  For many companies, including several of the top conglomerates in the world, the answer has been […]

How much would you spend on nearshore outsourcing services?

Nearshore Outsourcing Services

Prior to 2020, the trade war between China and the United States created uncertainty and confusing messages about the benefits of a global economy. Nearshoring was being considered as a solution with caution. Then came the COVID-19 pandemic, which wreaked havoc on many companies’ supply lines, leaving them with idle plant floors, empty warehouses, and […]

How to Empower Procurement and Prepare for the Next Crisis 

How to Empower Procurement and Prepare for the Next Crisis 

The COVID-19 pandemic has put a huge burden on global supply systems, suspending production and shutting down airports and seaports, disrupting raw material and finished goods deliveries. Procurement departments went into crisis mode at the start of the pandemic to help companies avoid interruptions, such as acquiring personal protective equipment for personnel and assisting smaller […]

Can you outsource innovation? 

Can you outsource innovation? 

By 2023, the market for research and development (R&D) outsourcing is expected to increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of more than 8%. This is not surprising considering the ever-more complex products and solutions, the head-spinning pace of technological development, and the resulting need for more diverse expertise.   The question now is: Can […]

Work Reimagined: Finding and Winning Global Talent 

Work Reimagined: Finding and Winning Global Talent 

With no end in sight to the competition for global talent, organizations in practically every industry continue to place a high focus on attracting and retaining high-performing applicants. Unemployment is at an all-time low, creating a job seeker’s market and forcing businesses to compete by offering trendy bonuses, flexible work arrangements, and other in-demand advantages.   […]

The Benefits of Outsourcing Software Development 

The Benefits of Outsourcing Software Development 

According to Statista, the global outsourcing market was valued at $92.5 million in 2019. In the United States, the outsourcing industry’s market size in 2020 has been $130 billion. The primary benefits of software development outsourcing range from the creation of unique technical documentation to collaborating with cost-effective, high-quality teams located throughout the world. Let’s […]