Description
Book SynopsisThe Black Book of Outsourcing is a comprehensive guide and directory for the emerging field of outsourcing, including expert advice on how to operate an outsourcing program, how to deal with the political aspects of outsourcing, and how to find a career in outsourcing.
Trade Review“…a comprehensive introduction…” (
Supply Management, 6th October 2005)
Table of ContentsPreface. Introduction: Outsourcing: Opportunities and Challenges.
Part One: How to Plan, Lead, and Manage Outsourcing Initiatives.
Chapter 1: Overview of the Outsourcing Process.
Chapter 2: Making the Decision to Outsource.
Chapter 3: What You Need to Know before You Start.
Chapter 4: Assessing Cost, Benefit, and Risk for Your Outsourcing Venture.
Chapter 5: Outsourcing Options.
Chapter 6: Selecting Your Suppliers and Vendors.
Chapter 7: Managing Your Outsourcing Vendors.
Chapter 8: Navigating Contracts and Negotiations.
Chapter 9: New Career Opportunities in Outsourcing Management.
Chapter 10: Finding Top Outsourcers: Vendor Directory.
Chapter 11: Avoiding Common Outsourcing Mistakes.
Part Two: The Indispensable Guide to Finding an Outsourcing Career.
Chapter 12: Strategizing for Success in the New Global Economy.
Chapter 13: Learning to Market Yourself in the Global Economy.
Chapter 14: Hot Jobs in Outsourcing.
Chapter 15: Finding an Offshore, Nearshore, or Bestshore Job.
Part Three: The Indispensable Guide for Outsourcing Entrepreneurs.
Chapter 16: Starting Down the Entrepreneurial Path to Outsourcing.
Chapter 17: Capitalizing on the Outsourcing Start-Up Boom.
Chapter 18: Starting an Outsourcing Business.
Glossary.
Index.
