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May 2008

If you could ask Microsoft, Yahoo and Expedia…

by Chris Arlen

Wouldn’t it be great to ask world-class companies about outsourcing, contracting and buying? Lucky you. Today’s blog gives you the opportunity to do that. You can ask Microsoft, Yahoo and Expedia about [...]

click to continue → May 21, 2008

This Outsourced Service – But Not That One

by Chris Arlen

Sack of potatoes <–compared to–> Boeing 787 outsourced components Commodity <–compared to–> Respected high-priced solution Basic service <–compared to–> Strategic service Facility services <–compared to–> IT & Business Process outsourcing

click to continue → May 14, 2008

Contract Governance: The Movie

by Chris Arlen

This is a drama about outsourcing, procuring and managing contract services. It’s based on real life. And like a good melodrama, the hero prevails in the last reel. It was prompted by [...]

click to continue → May 9, 2008

RSS: The New Newspaper

by Chris Arlen

If you read newspapers, then RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is your new newspaper. Your paper newspaper is delivered to your doorstep. RSS does the same thing digitally – to your computer’s desktop. [...]

click to continue → May 1, 2008