Global supply chains and sourcing strategies are more vulnerable than ever to geopolitical instability, economic shifts, trade restrictions, and supply chain disruptions. Companies that fail to anticipate disruptions can face cost spikes, service failures, and reputational damage.… Read More
Multi-vendor technology ecosystems offer flexibility, access to best-in-class solutions, and cost efficiencies, but they also introduce significant risks. Without a well-defined risk management approach, organisations can face security breaches, operational failures, and governance breakdowns.… Read More
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
Sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors are now central to IT sourcing decisions. Organisations face growing pressure from regulators, investors, and customers to demonstrate responsible sourcing practices.… Read More
In this article we discuss the importance of selecting the right partner organisation to provide your
required services, after all they will become an integral part of your workforce.… Read More
Outsourcing has become a go-to strategy for organizations seeking to optimize their operations and achieve greater efficiency. However, the success of an outsourcing arrangement is heavily influenced by effective governance. Effective governance can serve as a guiding force that ensures the outsourcing relationship flourishes, but if not managed well, it can also hinder progress and lead to unsatisfactory outcomes. In this short article, we will explore how governance can both help and hinder the success of an outsourcing arrangement.… Read More
Risk management is an important aspect of personal and business life. If you are attempting
something for the first time, the risks of costly mistakes or even worse failure, are inevitably higher.
The biggest mistake perhaps is is not learning from others who have experience of the challenges you
are facing. This is where experience matters.… Read More
In this article we look at making sure we buy the right things first time i.e. 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