Outsourcing of Logistics Processes
Cost pressures reduce logistics budgets worldwide, with an average of 11 percent of company sales revenues devoted to logistics. 42 percent of that are directed to the outsourcing of logistics services, which is a decrease of 10 to 15 percentage points from recent years. Read more
Grohe AG Outsources IT Infrastructure
Grohe, the manufacturer of sanitary fittings, and Capgemini, the providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, have signed an agreement for IT infrastructure outsourcing. The multi-million Euro contract between Grohe AG and Capgemini Outsourcing Services GmbH spans a period of five years, and means that some 20 employees of Grohe will transfer to Capgemini. The future services will cover Grohe sites in Brazil, Canada, Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, India, Portugal, Singapore and Thailand, for which Capgemini will leverage its global Rightshore network consisting of onshore, nearshore and offshore centres. Read more
Egypt named Outsourcing Destination of the Year
Egypt was awarded the prestigious title of Outsourcing Destination of the Year at the National Outsourcing Association’s 2008 Awards held in London, beating rivals Philippines and Romania to the accolade. Read more
