Introduction Manufacturers are looking to multiple technology areas to assist their operational and horizontal outsourcing strategies. For operational outsourcing, control of key data and processes needs to be retained. Horizontal outsourcing on the other hand requires strong service level agreements and a smooth transition. This brief highlights two approaches (PLM and BPO) that support manufacturers.
Scope
This brief covers product lifecycle management (PLM) as a technology that can support operational outsourcing for manufacturers.
Business process outsourcing (BPO) is discussed within this brief and is followed by a detailed market assessment.
Highlights For manufacturers to effectively outsource all or part of their operations, the management of data and intellectual property is a major issue. If manufacturers wish to outsource some or all of their production, efficient communication and data transfer is required.
Reasons to Purchase
See how PLM technology can support operational outsourcing within the manufacturing industry.
Understand how BPO services can benefit manufacturers, and the structure that such agreements can take.
Assess the size of the global BPO market within the manufacturing industry across four key BPO segments.