Now that the early hype has died down, is it time to look again at the ASP model? Here are some suggestions on how to go about finding suitable service providers.
After many years of investment in IT systems designed to streamline business processes and cut costs where do you look next. One area that has defied automation is accounts payables - OBExchange is to be admired for its tenacity in converting different electronic schemas so that core systems can talk to each other.
Service Level Agreements (SLA) are an essential part of shared service or outsourced service provision. Process maps help define the scope and boundaries which are an integral part of the SLA.
According to a survey by the Aberdeen Group, a leading technology research consultancy, Travel and Entertainment can account for 20% of operational spending. Getting to grips with the T&E process is a high priority for leading organisations.
Financial Shared Service Centres (FSSCs) pose a challenge to the accountancy profession and with a move to centralised accountancy practices and globalisation, FSSCs could herald a shake-up for multinational companies across Europe.