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Essentials____
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Course
Overview
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Globalization,
macro-economic conditions and technological advances
have been a disruptive force in transforming today’s
business landscape. Companies are under pressure to generate profits and maximize
return on investments for their shareholders.
All these elements combined with 9/11 have given
rise to the phenomenon known as ‘Outsourcing’.
Outsourcing is not new, yet it is least
understood.
This
seminar is designed for managers of any size company,
who want to learn about ‘successful outsourcing’ to grow
their business profitably, yet be socially responsible
in local or global landscape.
Simply put, this seminar covers the ABC's of
Outsourcing with real world examples - On-Shore,
Offshore, On-Site, Off-Site and Near-Shore.
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Who
Should Attend
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- Senior
Management/Owners
- Procurement
Managers
- International
Trade Consultants
- Management
Consultants
- General
Managers
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Benefits
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At the
end of seminar, the participant will be able to:
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Define various
‘outsourcing’ terms and outsourcing life cycle.
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Effectively
manage each stage of outsourcing project life cycle
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Discuss with
service providers with confidence.
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Understand and
apply industry best practices.
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Enhance
relationship management skills.
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Select the
right partner whether they are located locally or in
India, Canada, China, Russia, Philippines or EU
block.
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Satisfy
business’s outsourcing needs.
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Seminar
Content
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The
seminar will cover the following content:
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What
is Outsourcing?
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Types
of Outsourcing
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Outsourcing
project life cycle
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Assessment
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Evaluation
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Requirements
Definition
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Vendor
selection
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Contract
negotiation
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Relationship
management
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Monitor/Manage
deliverables
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Implementation
/ Transition plan
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Close-out
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How
do I conduct Risk/Market evaluation?
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How
do I check references? Due diligence?
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What
about intellectual property rights?
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How
to deal with cultural differences?
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How
to manage the time difference?
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What
if the vendor does not deliver?
- How
about Joint Venture, Partnership, Licensing and
M&A?
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Instructional
Methods
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Include discussion,
lecture and interactive group exercises.
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Attendees will receive
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- Refreshment
breaks
- Course
binder
- Certificate
of completion
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