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Outsourcing – Cost saving Secrets
November 20, 2009 | 1 Comment
CIO.com’s Stephanie Overby writes most IT companies are capable of doing their the IT/BPO services procurement process, in-house. Furthermore, with the rising fees of outsourcing consultancy, such do-it-yourself (DIY) outsourcing can pay off in a more flexible contract or a stronger relationship with the service provider.
Here are 10 cost-saving secrets that one can do during the services procument process:
- Say No to Fear, Uncertainty and Doubt(FUD)
- Focus on the business case
- Use consultants selectively
- Take advantage of new tools
- Locate and leverage in-house experts
- Embrace hard times
- Consult counsel judiciously
- Exploit your vendor
- “Google” it
- Be selective
Learn more about these cost-saving tips here