Ascea Sourcing Questions | General

How Can I…Structure a Sourcing Strategy That Balances Cost Savings with Innovation and Agility?

by

Why This Matters In IT and business services sourcing, cost savings are often a primary driver. However, an overemphasis on cost reduction can stifle innovation and agility—two factors that are critical in today’s fast-changing digital landscape. For a CFO, this balance is about ensuring sourcing decisions align with financial goals while enabling growth. A Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) must ensure contracts and supplier relationships foster innovation rather than lock the business into rigid, low-cost agreements. A CIO needs a sourcing … Read More

General | Sourcing

Sustainable Outsourcing of IT Services: Challenges and Strategies

by

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, outsourcing IT services has become a strategic imperative for many large organizations. It offers numerous benefits, such as cost savings, access to specialized expertise, and the ability to focus on core business functions. However, as the world shifts its focus towards sustainability and responsible business practices, outsourcing IT services sustainably presents its own set of challenges.… Read More

Contracting | General

Scope of the Outsource

by

This article looks at defining the scope of the outsource. There are no right or wrong answers to this, but it is essential to understand what is being outsourced, why and how the interface will work between those services provided in-house and those outsourced.… Read More