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Understand the outsourcing process, in-house vs. outsourced models, strategic outsourcing benefits, theories on why to outsource, and various outsourcing taxonomy models. Learn about IT outsourcing appropriateness and examples, as well as managing and controlling vendors in outsourcing arrangements. Explore the global outsourcing trend and tips for software and IT outsourcing. Discover the different theories behind outsourcing decisions and the diverse models of outsourcing arrangements.
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What is Outsourcing? Process Of subcontract a business function to an external third party • Based on a contract: • Term: 3-5 years or 10 years • Service descriptions • Service levels (measures) • Non performance penalties • Financial cost breakdowns • Clear IP, privacy & other legal conditions
Insourcing Vs Outsourcing Models Multi-site In-House Models Multi-site Out of House Models Off-shore insourcing Off-shore outsourcing Outside Australia in-house IT operations Contract IT services from overseas Providers On-shore insourcing On-shore outsourcing Australia based in-house IT operations Contract IT services from Australia Based Providers Global Outsourcing Trend – 7.21 m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dLjKPpXU0CQ
Examples of Types of ICT Outsourced Source: http://www.eu.ntt.com/en/about-us/our-global-strengths/extensive-service-line-up.html
Strategic Outsourcing Maximise Value for Money High Value for Least Costs ICT = Enterprise Resources Offers Cost Advantage Offers Value Advantage Shares Risks Mitigate Risks
Why Outsource? • Service Providers & locations may offer new and advance factor endowments such as: • Skilled people • Strong technology base • Strong knowledge base • Government support • Complementary culture • Cost Advantage • Infrastructure amenities • etc • Lecture presented benefits: • For enterprises: • Reduced IT Costs • Enable enterprise to focus on core business • Facilitates down sizing • For vendors: • Enhanced reputation • Economies of scale • Transfer of skills – learning client problems & operations setup
Why Outsource – Theory 1 Core Competencies • Core Competencies • Strategic service capabilities that bring competitive advantage and : • Are hard to duplicate • Are reusable in many products/services • Give value-adds to customer experience • Non Core Competencies • Like operating functions and services
Why Outsource – Theory 2 Transaction Cost Economies Transaction Costs Of ICT service delivery Production Costs Of ICT service dev & support Cheaper via
Why Outsource – Theory 3 Political Model IT Long term cost-benefits uncertain IT Political power plays
Why Outsource – Theory 4 Resource Based Theory IT Capacity Resources Capabilities strong weak
Why Outsource – Theory 5 Agency Theory Principle Client Agents Vendor Both parties must act in the interest of each other Common goals Risk sharing agreement Transparent operations & management
How – outsourcing modelsTaxonomy 1 IT Function Outsourced Vendors’ ICTInfrastructure Services Vendors’ Software Application Services Operating clients’ On clients’ BOTH
How – outsourcing modelsTaxonomy 2 In-house In-source At least 80% to be deemed in house OUTsource At least 80% to be deemed outsourced Inhouse becomes Outsourcer QUASI
How – outsourcing modelsTaxonomy 3 TOTAL outsourcing Multiple outsourcing Selective outsourcing Because enterprise ICT is complex Partnership Models
How – outsourcing modelsTaxonomy 3 Offshore Locations Local Rural Locations Social responsibility Image
How – outsourcing modelsTaxonomy 4 Some Outsourcing Arrangements Retro Sourcing 1 2.1 2.2
Example Fujitsu ICT Infrastructure Services Source: http://www.fujitsu.com/id/services/ict/
Example - Outsourcing Implementation Plan Source: http://rome-sourcing.com/english/
Managing Outsourcing Controlling the Vendors – 3.54 m http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJo_nsDQZNQ Issues & Trends – 5.26 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZlcbGNC_3g Tips for Outsourcing Software & IT – 7.16 m https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEtBVTXHv3E