[ Horses for sources | JANUARY 9TH, 2012 | Deborah Kops ]
Yes, cost prudence is always an ongoing concern, but it’s no longer the differentiator; today it’s embedded in all forms of operation strategy and planning. Hence, this means enterprises’ prime focus is fast becoming global and not solely about being low-cost. This also means providers need to service their clients as global partners with global delivery capability.
See also: todays innovation becomes tomorrows commodity
Originally at Sourcing Sage
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