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Business Process Outsourcing - What do the Users Think?

Product Type: Market Research Report
Published by: IDC
Published: January 2004
Product Code: R104-14326
Description
This IDC study presents IDC's findings and analysis from its survey of 207 Australian based corporate managers and executives regarding current and expected buying behaviour and preferences for BPO services. This study focuses on assessing demand for BPO along specific functional segments, including customer care, human resources, finance and accounting, sales, marketing, procurement, administration, logistics, facilities and operations managements. It also focuses on intentions across vertical industries and company size. "IDC's user research clearly indicates a significant, and growing, acceptance of the BPO model. The broad spread of demand across the wide range of business processes reinforces the strategic relevance of this intended adoption of externally managed business activity. At this very early stage, future prospects for the BPO sector look quite strong," said Kathy Benson, Senior Analyst, Outsourcing, IDC Australia.
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Table of Contents


IDC Opinion


In This Study


Methodology


Respondent Demographics


Vertical Market Segmentation


Figure: Vertical Market Segmentation


Respondent by Company Size


Figure: Profile of Respondents by Company Size


Respondent Position or Title


Figure: Types of Key Decision Maker Interviewed


Situation Overview


Introduction


Survey Findings


Market Characteristics


Business Activity Analysis


Table: Business Process Outsourcing Position by Business Activity Percentage of Companies (%)


Figure: Relative Proportion of Companies Planning to Outsource Business Activities by Company Size, Year End 2003


Vertical Market Analysis


Table: Top Three Industry Sectors by Business Activity - Based on Intended Level of BPO Penetration by Year End 2004


Table: Vertical Industry Most Penetrated Currently by Business Activity


Future Outlook


Essential Guidance


Actions To Consider


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