Category: Outsourcing

  • Sergo Games Outsourcing Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Corporations and outsourcing Relevant costs Time value of money Conclusion References Introduction So games are contemplating outsourcing the production of variety of games. The term outsourcing can be defined as the premeditated application of exterior investment to carry out commerce purposes conservatively run by domestic personnel(Linder, 2004). Outsourcing is done when…

  • International Logistics and Supply Chain Outsourcing

    As I studied international logistics, my knowledge base on the subject matter took a positive leap. I conceptualised in my mind how international logistics provides a framework for a cost effective flow of products and services to the customer in both the forward and reverse directions. Effective coordination and timely movement of the products and…

  • Outsourcing Payroll Function: Benefits and Dangers

    I was asked to compile evidence on the benefits and dangers of outsourcing the payroll function of Sony Canada Inc. as a part of the budget review this year. Since letting an outside company manage payrolls may be a viable option to improve the efficiency of company management and reduce costs of the matter, a…

  • Harmful Outsourcing of United States Jobs

    Table of Contents Introduction Why Outsourcing US Jobs is Harmful A case for outsourcing Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Companies are always looking for new tactics to help increase their efficiency and decrease production costs. Such strategies result in increased productivity, thereby promoting organizational growth. One strategy that has become popular among American firms over the…

  • Business Outsourcing and Contracting

    Table of Contents Small Project Cost Estimating at Percy Making/manufacturing Expenditure/costs Company secrecy Risks Time Technical staff expertise The difference between outsourcing and contracting Conclusion List of References Small Project Cost Estimating at Percy Project overrun refers to a case where a project takes more time than was expected. This is a common phenomenon in…

  • When Outsourcing Goes Bad

    Table of Contents Introduction Production Output Loss of Personal Touch Niche Products Overdependence on other Countries Inefficiency Evidence from the past Conclusion References Footnotes Introduction The process of globalization has led to intensive networking of the globe. This has made it possible for shifting of capital as well as labour across boundaries to different regions…

  • Wonderful Widget: Procurement Outsourcing Strategies

    Table of Contents Introduction Scenario Description Organizational Problem Outsourcing Internal Production In-house and Outsourcing mix Conclusion References Introduction A company has to decide on the approach to use when producing goods for the market. Functional management in an organization ensures that a business has the best option for goods and services production. The following paper…

  • Outsourcing Advantages and Disadvantages in the USA

    Outsourcing can be regarded as one of the byproducts of globalization. Many early movers benefited from this strategy especially when it comes to the production of the products (Carbaugh, 2015). Outsourcing has been associated with a competitive advantage, but it led to significant losses for some firms (Mourdoukoutas, 2013). HP is one of the leaders…

  • The Business Process: Description of Outsourcing

    Business process reengineering involves redesigning the business processes and the process is also called business process change management. It also involves the analysis and design of workflows and processes in a firm and it cannot be studied without defining the term business process. A business process is a set of tasks that are logically linked…

  • Outsourcing and Offshoring: Risks and Advantages

    Table of Contents Outsourcing and Offshoring Purchasing Process Stages Problems in Outsourcing Contingency Planning: Factors Reference List Outsourcing and Offshoring Although often used as synonyms, outsourcing and offshoring are, in fact, quite different from each other. Outsourcing typically presupposes buying certain services from a different company, whereas offshoring means shifting the services of a company…