Feb
6
Cebu’s Translation Outsourcing Potential
February 6, 2011 | 1 Comment
The Philippines is finding its way to take advantage the US$26 billion translation outsourcing market.
Asia is becoming more attractive for the world’s fast growing translation firms to set up their hubs in Cebu.
Feb
4
Offshoring – The Evolving Captive Center
February 4, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Stephanie Overby of CIO interviews Professor Ilan Oshri on his new book, “Offshoring Strategies: Evolving Captive Center Models” (2011) which delves into the century-old history of the strategy, the continuing challenges captive facilities encounter and the promising resurgence of captive facilities.
Ilan Oshri is an Associate Professor in Strategic Management from Rotterdam School of Management Erasmus, The Netherlands. His main research interest lies in the area of knowledge management and innovation.
He is also the co-author of “The Handbook of Global Outsourcing and Offshoring” (2009), “Outsourcing Global Services” (2008), “Knowledge Processes in Globally Distributed Contexts” (2008) and “Standards-Battles in Open Source Software” (2008). Proferssor Oshri is also the co-founder of the Global Sourcing workshop.
Read the interview here.
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Feb
2
Philippines for G.I.S.
February 2, 2011 | 1 Comment
When asked for the key of his business success, William Dillard– founder of the third largest department store chain in the United States, Dilliard’s– was quoted, “Location. Location. Location.”
To know your turf is owning it and taking advantage of it. One way of gaining information on your business location is through geographical information location.
Jan
31
2011 is the Year for Finance & Accounting Outsourcing
January 31, 2011 | 1 Comment
The Everest Research Institute predicts Finance and Accounting Outsourcing (FAO) market will experience an impressive 20 percent growth (year-on-year) in terms of Annualized Contract Value (ACV) this 2011. The renewals in Total Contract Value of an estimated $2 billion will contribute to such growth with expansion of the scope of services.
This is the same growth experienced, before the recession.