Desired Outcomes

Navigating the uncertain new world of outcome-based outsourcing

Posted: 03/14/2016 - 20:28

The days of paying supply chain outsourcers by number of FTEs are on their way out. In that purely cost-based model, the OEM’s interests – keeping hours low to contain costs – are inherently pitted against their managed service provider’s – putting more FTEs on a project to maximise revenue. Instead, OEMs are now exploring outcome-based models, where sellers become partners who share the risks and rewards of achieving their goals.

Art Markman on looking back to go forward

Posted: 01/06/2012 - 00:00

I hope you have enjoyed the last columns focusing on the “economics of outsourcing.”  I promised to explore other scholars and how we can learn from their leading work. For the next several columns I’ll be featuring the most influential “Big Thinker” psychologists that have directly or indirectly influenced the development of modern outsourcing.

All in the Game

Posted: 04/06/2011 - 00:00

This article originally appeared in Outsource Magazine Issue #23 Spring 2011

Leading academics charted a path that challenges the conventional definition of winning. Smart companies are applying these concepts, showing that win-win thinking is not just something nice to say: it’s smart business – and really is beautiful…

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