Interaction costs have been popularly used in the development of a general network theory for social sciences.  It has been used to illuminate the shaping of networks and the interaction within them. The same set of concepts can be applied to the world..
Topics: Interaction cost, Outsourcing, Technology

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Implementing an outsourcing strategy is akin to a BPM implementation. Here, I am trying to draw a parallel between BPO and BPM. As with the BPM philosophy, an organization travelling the BPO road should -1. Think big2. Start small3. Scale smart… in.
Topics: BPM, BPO, Outsourcing

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After some changes internally within Alef Solutions, we will be taking a break this month. 2007 has been a good year for this fledgling idea. We had some crazy ideas, traveled various paths - won some and lost some.It is that time of the year, when you...
Topics: Entrepreneurship, Startup

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What makes some outsourcing arrangements successful, while others fail at the first hurdle? In order to identify the reasons behind outsourcing success and, conversely, failure, sourcing consultancy Quantum Plus and law firm Bird & Bird surveyed...
Topics: Outsourcing

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Earlier in January this year, TPI, the Outsourcing Research & Advisory firm release its usual quarterly report on the health, numbers and trends observed in the outsourcing contracts that were seen during the later part of 2006. This report observed..
Topics: Outsourcing

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