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Year-end planning always requires a look at a crystal ball. We don't have one. But industry experts shared their educated guesses about what may happen in the world of outsourcing next year. Our annual Forecast Issue features their sage suggestions.
EVEREST VOICE
How Changes in the Outsourcing World Will Affect Outsourcing in 2007: Peter Bendor-Samuel sees two forces speed like hurricanes in the outsourcing market: a dramatic increase in demand and major changes in the supplier landscape. Read how the collision of these two forces will remake the outsourcing landscape.
FOCUS ON: the Market
The Top Outsourcing Events of 2006 and What They Mean for 2007: The GM outsourcing deal. Hewitt's third-quarter earnings call. Leadership musical chairs. Here are 12 events that rocked the outsourcing world this year.
FOCUS ON: ITO
Trends Highlight Changes in the Way Companies Will Do IT Outsourcing in 2007: IT outsourcing is no longer a commodity. Here's a run-down of recent trends demonstrating IT outsourcing is becoming integral to top-line growth. Read about new business models, new functions being outsourced, and other changes that will impact ITO deals next year.
FOCUS ON: Offshore
Seven Trends in Offshore Outsourcing for 2007 and Why They Matter: Offshore outsourcing is changing dramatically. Read about the changes and their implications for buyers and providers of outsourced services.
FOCUS ON: HR
2007 HRO Predictions: The Good, the Bad, and the Upbeat:
2007 should be a very, very good year for HRO even though the drags on globalization remain, suppliers' profits will still be a challenge, and the talent shortage will continue.
FOCUS ON: FAO
2007 FAO Predictions: How Changes in the Market Will Affect Buyers and Suppliers: Supplier consolidation. The arrival of a buyer's market. Multi-vendor strategies gain the upper hand. Read about 17 things that will shape the FAO market next year.
FOCUS ON: Risk Mitigation
What You Need to Know to Avoid Outsourcing Risks in 2007: The outsourcing industry is changing, and there are some new risks. This article is full of tips for mitigating risks in six elements of outsourcing.
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