What You Will Learn
Outsourcing continues to evolve and a simple RFP is no longer sufficient to meet business goals. Learn practical strategies for SLAs, pricing, vendor selection and geographic location from experts that have led numerous global transactions from $150 million $2.2 billion in scope.
This valuable half-day session for senior IT, F&A and HR executives, corporate counsel and internal sourcing leaders will explore how Outsourcing and Shared Services can work for your organization.
Hear insiders give you unbiased advice and information on:
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Developing a plan for sourcing considerations |
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Drivers of Outsourcing and Shared Services |
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How to choose between outsourcing and shared |
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services |
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Market research related to contract terms and |
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pricing |
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Recent case studies noting successful |
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Outsourcing and Shared Services ventures. |
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There are no fees to attend this Outsourcing Leadership Forum.
Date/Location:
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Mayer Brown Rowe & Maw
71 S. Wacker Drive
Chicago,
IL 60606
For more information call 214-696-6410 |
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7:45-8:15 am
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Registration / Breakfast
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8:15 am - 8:30 am
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Welcome, Introduction and Overview
Ben Trowbridge - Alsbridge |
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8:30 - 9:15 am
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Outsourcing Unmasked - The Real Facts about BPO, ITO and Offshoring
Ben Trowbridge - Alsbridge |
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Understanding the impact of Terrorism |
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Labor rates are rising but does it really matter? |
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Comparing India, China and the Philippines |
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Sourcing Trends - Big Guys Diversify, Little Guys Grow |
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9:20 - 10:00 am
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Industry Trends: Smartsourcing - The next generation of outsourcing and offshoring.
Thomas Koulopoulos, author of "Smartsourcing: How to Drive Innovation, Jobs, and Growth in the age of Globalization"
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The Evolution of Core Competency Organizations |
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The Offshoring Myth |
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How to Decide what you will Outsource/Offshore |
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The Developing Science of Innovation |
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Sourcing Risks and how to avoid them |
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10:00 - 10:15 am
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Refreshment Break
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10:15 am - 11:00 am
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Contract Negotiations Around the Globe
Geofrey L. Master - Mayer, Brown, Rowe & Maw LLP |
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Country and Vendor Due Diligence |
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Strong contractual protections and enforcement mechanisms |
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Effective exit strategy |
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11:00 am - 11:45 am
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Panel Discussion - BPO Trends and Legal Issues
Moderated by Ben Trowbridge |
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12:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Lunch with Special Speaker Presentation
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