Outsourcing strategy
IBC Europe's knowledge of outsourcing can assist clients in developing outsourcing position papers used in the preparation of a corporate strategy for outsourcing.
Our expertise in business strategy development and outsourcing fundamentals, combined with our knowledge of industry precedents, can also assist your enterprise when formulating strategic outsourcing decisions.
Purpose of Offering
This service is aimed at providing enterprises with input to board level decisions and information which can be used as part of a strategic review of outsourcing options.
Value to Clients
IBC's strategy development service
provides clients with the following benefits:
- Development of a
strategic plan that encompasses the key arguments
for and against outsourcing and identifies
potential business benefits;
- Identification of
areas within the business that should be
considered for outsourcing;
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Understanding of
the cost implications of outsourcing to the
business including economic value add;
- Identification of
key stakeholders and a suggested approach for
dealing with stakeholders concerns;
- Assessment of
internal resources required to undertake an
outsourcing transaction;
- Definition of a
system of management for undertaking the
deployment of the outsourcing program.
By engaging IBC Europe to undertake the necessary research to develop an outsourcing strategy paper your investment in any future outsourcing transaction will be assured.
IBC's knowledge of industry will enable your enterprise to make the right outsourcing decisions up front and avoid the danger of basing future outsourcing plans on incomplete or inaccurate information.
Duration
The time and resources required to undertake this service is dependent on the size and complexity of the organisation in question.
IBC can provide a detailed fixed price proposal to undertake this service upon request. This proposal can be normally provided within five working days of request.
Key
Deliverables
IBC Europe can tailor position papers to reflect the specific needs of an enterprise. Any or all of the following topics can be included in a purpose built report:
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State of the
Marketplace
Assessment of the
current state of the outsourcing marketplace with
emphasis on a particular industry segment or vendor
product offering.
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Vendor
Profiles
Report on current vendor
capabilities with emphasis on the services being
considered for outsourcing.
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Review of Current Services and Costs
Comprehensive review of services and service levels currently being delivered and comparison with industry standards and relevant benchmarks. Upon request, a detailed analysis of current costing using a TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) approach can also be provided.
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Outsourcing
Principles
Assistance with establishment of a position on key outsourcing principles including human resources policy, asset management, financial policy and supplier relationships. The principles established can be used as the reference point for formulating and analysing key decisions.
Decision criteria to be used in the vendor selection process can also be developed as part of this deliverable.
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Outsourcing
Opportunities
Identification of possible outsourcing opportunities within the enterprise. This includes a clear definition of the scope of each opportunity.
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Benefit
& Risk Analysis
Analysis of the possible benefits and risks for each outsourcing opportunity identified. Includes comparison of existing and future costs, potential improvements in service levels and other benefits.
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Potential
Value Add
Identification of the implications to the enterprise of outsourcing for each opportunity identified. This includes a business case for outsourcing and the potential value add to the business.
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Stakeholder
Identification & Impact Analysis
Identification of the stakeholders for each of the outsourcing opportunities identified and an impact analysis for each key stakeholder.
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Outsourcing
Models
Identification of options for different approaches to undertaking an outsourcing transaction and a range of possible outsourcing models. Models employed could include selective outsourcing, full outsourcing or insourcing.
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Outsourcing
Deployment Program
A program for execution of outsourcing across the enterprise. The program defines the areas or functions to be outsourced, the sequencing of each area, the resource requirements, a high level project plan and proposed roles & responsibilities.
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System of
Management
Definition of a management framework for undertaking outsourcing at an enterprise level. The framework defines the high level processes, underlying roles and responsibilities, work products, and performance measures.
Resource
Requirements
Identification of the infrastructure and resources required to implement an outsourcing strategy. This includes profiles of team compositions as well as specific competencies required.
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