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The Future of Business According to Vernor Vinge: The future of business will be dominated by freelancers who affiliate with each other on a temporary basis and rarely go into an office. Why should they? The network technology will be so advanced that the real world will be largely forgotten, thanks to virtual worlds built on top...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, NETWORKING, Michael Fitzgerald, Vernor Vinge; Blog posts 2008-07-02
Clear Sailing at Atwood Oceanics: The Company: Atwood Oceanics, a Houston-based global offshore drilling company. The Filing: Form 8-K filed with the SEC on June 25, 2008. The Finding: Atwood announced a new contract for its moored semisubmersible rig "Atwood Hunter," which can operate at water depths up to...; Tags: Outsourcing, David Phillips, Clear, Atwood Oceanics, offshore; Blog posts 2008-06-26
The 10 Rules of Successful Consulting: The Find: A veteran consultant offers his top ten tips on how consultants can best serve their clients (even in spite of clients' occasional irrationality). The Source: The blog of software developer and occasional consultant, Chad Myers. The Takeaway: Techie Chad Myers uses his...; Tags: Blogging, Jessica Stillman, consulting, Chad Myers; Blog posts 2008-06-25
Pity the Poor Copy Editor: In the old days, copy editors often seemed to be the Rodney Dangerfields of their profession, i.e., they didn't get no respect. At least they had jobs. These days, you can visit many a news organization that doesn't even have any copy editors at...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Outsourcing, David Weir; Blog posts 2008-06-25
Are You Ready to Do Business in Asia? | BTalk Australia: For your business to be successful in Asia you need to have a strong understanding of the local culture in your chosen market. For example, respecting the sense of hierarchy that is prevelant in most Asian societies and toning down that Aussie directness can help immensely. Phil...; Tags: Asia, Podcasts, Corporate Communications, Outsourcing, Internet, Marketing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Phil Dobbie; Blog posts 2008-06-24

7 Key Points of "Globality": While the global economy has been a hot topic for at least two decades, it is in constant need of updating. A new book, "Globality. Competing with Everyone from Everywhere for Everything," written by three Boston Consulting Group experts, does the job nicely. The update, by Harold...; Tags: Outsourcing, Peter Galuszka, Globality, challenger; Blog posts 2008-06-18
Despite Huge Trade, U.S. and China Have Issues: The total value of trade between China and the United States was worth a brisk $387 billion in 2007 (.pdf), according to the Congressional Research Service. (And it's not only the U.S. that is investing in China; China is also investing in the U.S.) So it's not...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Michael Mattis, Chinese Hackers; Blog posts 2008-06-16
The Flip Side: China Outsourcing to the U.S.: Outsourcing to China has been the rage for more than 20 years, but how about the flip side? China is quietly outsourcing to -- and seeking investments in -- the United States. There is clear evidence of this going on, despite the political controversy in 2005 when...; Tags: Peter Galuszka, Chinese Exchange, Chinese firm, CNOOC Ltd., outsourcing, investment, Such IPO; Blog posts 2008-06-12
The Sharper Image Case Study: This case study focused on the case of the Sharper Image had suffered serious sales declines and was forced to reduce its internal telemarketing center staff and hours of operations. Its budget for advertising was cut drastically resulting in missed sales and customer acquisition opportunities. Sharper Image was able...; Tags: Sales strategy, Branding, Sales force management, Sharper Image Corp., telemarketing, brand name, outsource, sales, brand, marketing, advertisement; Case studies
Off Shore Oil Exploration Project ? Exploration and Production: The Royal Dutch/Shell Group of Companies - usually known as Shell - has grown out of an alliance, made in 1907 between the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company in the Netherlands and the Shell Transport and Trading Company, P.L.C., in the UK. Today the Group has five core businesses of which...; Tags: alliance, team; Case studies
Business Process Outsourcing: Case Study - Reinsurance: A consultant from Business Process Outsourcing met with the FD to understand his requirements. Working with the client, the consultant obtained an understanding of the business, developed the internal infrastructures and assisted the FD with other internal requirements. At the same time the consultant communicated requirements and assisted the outsourcing...; Tags: Business process outsourcing (BPO), Operational planning, IT Services, Deloitte & Touche, BPO, consultant, outsourcing, business process, reinsurance; Case studies
Client Success Story: This major reinsurance company ("the company") is one of the largest writers of reinsurance in the United States, providing treaty and facultative reinsurance, insurance, and related services to insurance companies, large businesses, and other self-insurers around the world. The company has 1,500 employees in 34 offices worldwide. A consulting assessment...; Tags: Outsourcing, Zoologic, reinsurance, consulting, insurance, training; Case studies
Landmark Outsourcing Contract Delivers New Opportunities for Growth: When the French government decided to privatize state-owned Banque Hervet in 2001, it accepted the bid of Banque Credit Commercial de France CCF in large part because that organization was committed to maintaining positions for Banque Hervet's existing work force. The goal was to turn the Fussy IT center into...; Tags: Electronic Data Systems Corp., outsourcing, outsource, worker, bank, job; Case studies
History of Offshore: This paper illustrates the off-shore oil production history and operations. In the late 1800's, the citizens of Summerland, California, began producing the numerous springs of crude oil and natural gas that dotted their landscape. After drilling a large number of wells, these early oilmen noticed that those nearest the ocean...; Tags: Outsourcing, National Ocean Industries Association, offshore, natural gas; White papers
Scope of Offshore Operations: This paper explores the scope of offshore production of oil and Gas. Today, offshore activities take place in waters of more than half the nations on earth. And no longer do primitive, shore-bound wooden wharves confine offshore operators. Instead, they drill wells from modern steel or concrete structures. These structures...; Tags: Outsourcing, National Ocean Industries Association, offshore; White papers
Provident Bankshares Improves Service, Reduces Fraud Exposure and Prepares for Check 21 with Advanced Imaging Solutions: The article refers to the Check 21 legislation. With 113 branch locations in and around Washington, D.C., Baltimore-based Provident Bank understands the importance of operational efficiency and superior customer service. Provident carefully considered whether to implement an in-house solution or outsource to a proven provider. Provident Bank chose to leverage...; Tags: Outsourcing, Provident Bank, Check 21, Baltimore, outsource, digital imaging, customer service; Case studies
Boeing Company: The case study describes about aircraft manufacturing. Boeing was already outsourcing non-core functions like energy generation. The leading aircraft manufacturing company was nearing the end of a 35-year thermal energy outsourcing agreement, and looking for a new and experienced energy generation partner who could "hit the ground running" to modernize...; Tags: Aerospace & Defense, Boeing Co., aircraft, outsourcing agreement, outsourcing, team; Case studies
BJ Chemical Case Study: GHI-7182 Gas Hydrate Inhibitor: A major foreign offshore oil and gas producer had historically experienced gas hydrate formation in unprotected gas lines. Hydrate formation was visually observed in metering sight glasses at each wellhead. The operator gave GHI-7182 gas hydrate inhibitor a 21-day field trial. The inhibitor was initially injected at a rate of...; Tags: Formation, Outsourcing, Telecom & Utilities, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting; Case studies
TECHNI-SOLV 2000 Barium Sulfate Scale Dissolver Recovers Production for an Offshore Well Damaged by Barium Sulfate Deposition: The operator of a platform in the Gulf of Mexico was experiencing control problems with a rather high pressure well. Finally, seawater was used to kill the well and perform necessary workover procedures to correct control problems. During the process, approximately 3000 bbls of seawater were lost to the formation...; Tags: Offshore, Procedure, Outsourcing, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting; Case studies
TECHNI-SOLV 2000 Barium Sulfate Scale Dissolver Removes Barium Sulfate Damage From Off-Shore Well: Offshore in the Gulf of Mexico a well was completed at a well depth of 12,200 ft in a sandstone formation. Initial production was recorded at 950 BOPD, 50 BWPD, and 3.5 MMCF of gas. During the next year the production declined to 130 BOPD, 250 BWPD, AND 50 MCF...; Tags: Outsourcing, Well, Production, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting; Case studies