- Accessing Best of Breed - Making Multisourcing Work
1 Aug 07 | Single Topic Reports
This research project builds on and extends earlier work on dynamic outsourcing published by the LEF in 2004. It also draws on a 2006 LEF report that provides a framework for approaching the human dimension of the best of breed challenge. The objective of our latest research has been to validate and develop our thinking by accessing the experience and insights of a range of companies already grappling with these best of breed/multisourcing issues.
- Mobilizing Best of Breed to Advantage
20 Jun 07 | Presentation
‘Best of Breed’ sourcing strategy brings centre stage this issue of where to service-integrate – in-house or through the agency of an external partner? Decomposing the value chain in a sourcing relationship, even for context activities, and reintegration of supplier and client, requires the application of design principles that are grounded in sound management philosophy and economic reality. If it is not, increased ‘friction costs’ will offset the benefits of ‘Best of Breed’ sourcing.
Tudor Rees develops the LEF practical guidance on ‘where best to service integrate, and why’, drawing on new learning from the ‘Best of Breed’ study.
See event: Strategies for Best of Breed Sourcing (20 June 2007)
- Making Multi-Sourcing Work
24 May 07 | Presentation
Our research shows that companies continue to source both infrastructure and application services from selected partner companies, as the ever-expanding realm of information technology usage makes it increasingly difficult for most companies to keep everything in-house. However, at the same time, many companies are reluctant to give too much work to any one supplier, preferring to engage particular companies for particular types of work. This is generating renewed interest in the topic of multi-sourcing, as companies seek to manage a diverse world of best of breed IT specialists.
See event: Making Multi-Sourcing Work (24 May 2007) - Making Multi - Sourcing Work
27 Mar 07 | Presentation
Our research shows that companies continue to source both infrastructure and application services from selected partner companies, as the ever-expanding realm of information technology usage makes it increasingly difficult for most companies to keep everything in-house. However, at the same time, many companies are reluctant to give too much work to any one supplier, preferring to engage particular companies for particular types of work. This is generating renewed interest in the topic of multi-sourcing, as companies seek to manage a diverse world of best of breed IT specialists.
See event: Making Multi-Sourcing Work (27 March 2007) - Making Multi-Sourcing Work
27 Mar 07 | Podcast
Our research shows that companies continue to source both infrastructure and application services from selected partner companies, as the ever-expanding realm of information technology usage makes it increasingly difficult for most companies to keep everything in-house. However, at the same time, many companies are reluctant to give too much work to any one supplier, preferring to engage particular companies for particular types of work. This is generating renewed interest in the topic of multi-sourcing, as companies seek to manage a diverse world of best of breed IT specialists. In this web conference, we discuss emerging multi-sourcing practices in areas such as developing an overall strategy for IT services integration; assuring the required cooperation among, and between, partner suppliers; and aligning the use of IT services with an overall strategic sourcing agenda.
See event: Making Multi-Sourcing Work (27 March 2007)
- Strategies for Best of Breed Sourcing
26 Jan 07 | Presentation
See event: Strategies for Best of Breed Sourcing (26 January 2007) - Strategies for ‘Best of Breed’ Sourcing Nov 06
27 Nov 06 | Presentation
This presentation outlines the main findings from the current ‘Best of Breed’ research project, and present a framework of analysis intended to provide practical guidance on how businesses can best position to advantage in current markets.
See event: Strategies for Best of Breed Sourcing (27 November 2006)
- Mobilizing ‘Best of Breed’ to Advantage
27 Nov 06 | Presentation
‘Best of Breed’ sourcing strategy brings centre stage this issue of where to service-integrate – in-house or through the agency of an external partner? Decomposing the value chain in a sourcing relationship, even for context activities, and reintegration of supplier and client, requires the application of design principles that are grounded in sound management philosophy and economic reality. If it is not, increased ‘friction costs’ will offset the benefits of ‘Best of Breed’ sourcing.
See event: Strategies for Best of Breed Sourcing (27 November 2006)
- Developing a Best of Breed Sourcing Strategy Sept 21 2006
21 Sep 06 | Presentation
As the range of technological options proliferates, most companies have come to the conclusion that they can neither do everything themselves, nor rely on a single IT partner. Increasingly, customers are realizing that, despite the serious challenges of integration, coordination and accountability, they have little choice but to pursue a Best of Breed IT strategy. It’s the only way to keep pace with the many possibilities and opportunities that lie ahead.
See event: Business & Technology Co-evolution – The Dynamics of 21st Century Economic Change
- Delivering Sustained Competitive Advantage Through Information Technology Services
18 Apr 06 | Single Topic Reports
Our exploitation of, and increasing reliance on, the many ways that information technology now shapes and reshapes our world lies at the heart of the challenges that the contemporary CIO has to grapple with, and overcome.
What are the strategic objectives and the performance objectives for my business that I look to information technology to help me deliver? In what ways might my whole business model potentially be reshaped by what information technology can now do? Is my focus on some new application, or on the overhaul of some back-office service? Am I facing the challenge of transforming legacy ´stuff´ or some key aspect of a business process? Are my prime drivers the need for sharper cost reduction, to delight my clients better, raise asset productivity, deliver more rapid growth, speed globalization, enable greater business agility, or deliver more innovation? This report will answer your questions.