Outsourcing opportunities for small businesses: a quantitative analysis

Diffusing knowledge-based core competencies for leveraging innovation strategies: Modelling outsourcing to knowledge process organizations (KPOs) in pharmaceutical networks

“…This research extends prior studies by including opportunities in outsourcing (Baxendale, 2004), the impact of outsourcing to developing countries (Bettis, Bradley & Hamel, 1992;Weidenbaum, 2005), from a strategic perspective (Moran, 1997;Quinn, 1985Quinn, , 2000, and the shift required in the mindset of managers when outsourcing services amongst interfirm partners (Allen & Chandrashekar, 2000). Researchers have examined interfirm relationships from a variety of theoretical perspectives, levels of analysis, and outcomes (e.g.…”

Make-or-buy strategies for electric vehicle batteries—a simulation-based analysis

“…With the development of powerful simulation programs in the 2000s, the use of the risk analysis in scientific and practical applications has increased. Baxendale (2004) uses Monte Carlo simulation in his outsourcing model to determine the probability distribution of annual costs of different sourcing strategies. In his approach, he considers uncertain volumes and unit costs.…”

Barriers that Prevent Micro-Business Owners from Outsourcing Non- Essential Services

“…Companies currently outsourcing IT cite having access to the latest technology without having to invest in new systems as a main benefit along with relieving the pressure of keeping up to date with industry trends and IT training (Reid, 2004/05). The learning curve must also be taken into consideration especially if the organization has a high staff turnover where constant retraining can reduce efficiencies and expertise (Baxendale, 2004).…”

“…The literature review on the benefits of cost savings was the primary reason that business owners outsourced in the early days. Outsourcing allows companies to cut costs (Baxendale, 2004;Bulter, 2000;Domberger and Fernandez,1999;Hammonds, 1994 Outsourcing allows businesses to save up to 40% in costs by hiring subcontractors on an as needed basis instead of maintaining full time staff members costing them both in salary and benefit packages (Hammonds, 1994). Outsourcing gives the business access to expertise that they may not have previously had at their disposal and the benefits of economies of scale buying with that supplier (Bulter, 2000).…”