Outsourcing

by Mike Johnson

Published 12 May 1997
As more and more companies seek to streamline their operation and concentrate on their core business, sourcing work from outside the company has become an increasing necessity. Johnson looks at successful outsourcing organizations and how this method of productivity has improved business. From interviews with managers at the chalkface, Johnson seeks to go beyond the consultants' jargon to present a clear analysis of the benefits and pitfalls of outsourcing.