Outsourcing

Using Targeted Outsourcing to Increase Cash Flow

Aug-17-2011

Outsourcing your A/R doesn’t have to be an "all or nothing" proposition. Find out how targeted outsourcing can help your company solve a number of the challenges you may be facing – and improve cash flow in the bargain.

Managing an Outsourcing Initiative-5

May-09-2011

This final article in our series discusses the use of Balanced Scorecards as a means to measure the success of your outsourcing initiative.

Managing an Outsourcing Initiative-Phase 4

Mar-29-2011

Like passing the baton in a relay or the hand-off in football – communication and execution of an agreed upon strategy is critical to implementing a successful outsourcing project.

Managing an Outsourcing Initiative - 3

Feb-25-2011

Part Three in our series looks at the backbone of any outsourcing agreement – the documents defining the nuts and bolts of the process.

Managing an Outsourcing Intiative-2

Jan-25-2011

This second in a five part series provides "must know" information on selecting the right outsourcing provider.

Managing an Outsourcing Initiative-1

Dec-21-2010

Outsourcing has proven to be an effective business strategy for organizations worldwide since the 1990s. For whatever reason, however, some organizations continue to avoid a serious look at its possibilities for their company. Maybe outsourcing can't help you streamline your processes, reduce costs, and increase growth. But what if it can? In this issue, we start a basic five-part series on outsourcing. It's a good read for novice outsourcers too. Take a look.

Nine Earmarks of the "Right" A/R Outsourcing Partner

Aug-30-2010

Once you've made the decision to add outsourcing receivables as part of your ARM strategy, how do you make it work? Partnering with the right provider is key. Don't sign with anyone until you read this.

Receivables Outsourcing

Apr-29-2009

It’s no secret. These are tough times no matter what industry you operate in – and today, more than ever, cash flow is vital to survival. Is there anything that can help shore up your company’s revenue cycle? May be it’s time to take a hard look at outsourcing your 1st party collections.

How A/R ReSourcing Can Improve Overall Business Performance

Jul-31-2008

What is A/R ReSourcing™? For the two firms highlighted in this article, it’s the solution to their staffing, process, cash flow, and collection problems that allowed them to cut costs, improve productivity, and increase customer satisfaction. Sound like anything you’d be interested in?

Sending Customer-Facing Functions Offshore

May-28-2008

Why outsource offshore? To save a bundle in labor costs, right? But is that all you need to consider before you send your customer contact function outside your domestic borders? Better read this first.

Strategic Outsourcing: Analyzing the Cost Benefits

Nov-28-2006

Although cost reduction should not be the sole reason to outsource, practically every outsourcing decision should result in cost savings. This article brings focus to the total picture needed in determining the cost benefits of outsourcing.

Outsourcing and the Credit Dept.

Oct-16-2003

A relationship between outsourcing and credit management is not only possible, but can prove beneficial. This article explores benefits that can help you innovate and reshape your department and your function.