5550 Global Sourcing: Recent Developments and Industry Trends

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Global sourcing encompasses information technology [IT] outsourcing, business process outsourcing, and complex IT acquisitions. Assisting clients with such transactions requires a keen understanding of market trends. Learn how key developments and major trends in the industry may affect your clients� transactions, and what you can and should do to protect your clients� interests and help them make sound decisions. Topics covered include dealing with potential supplier instability, the evolution of offshore markets, challenges involving open-source software code, understanding new technology offerings, data protection issues, and the emerging field of �business transformation.�
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Global Sourcing: Recent Developments and Industry Trends

    Welcome

    I. Introduction

        A. Context and Overview

        B. Outsourcing Agreements: Core Elements

        C. Recent Trends: Discussion Topics
    II. Supplier Instability

        A. Tier 1 Provider Changes

        B. Strategies for Dealing With Vendor Instability
    III. Offshore Markets

        A. India and Beyond

        B. Where Is the Work Done?

        C. Pricing and Risk Allocation
    IV. Open-Source Challenges

    V. Technology Offerings

        A. Industry Buzzwords

        B. Customization and Control
    VI. Data Protection

        A. Regulatory Environment

        B. Due Diligence

        C. Contractual Provisions
    VII. Business Transformation

        A. What Is Business Transformation?

        B. Questions to Ask

        C. Implementation

        D. Selecting a Service Provider
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Language English
Course Length 1.03 hours
Duration of Access for 3 months from day of enrollment
Continuing Education Credits 1
Instructor Devin Rainey Cuyler, Michael Murphy
Vendor Cognistar (Read more about Cognistar accreditation.)
Course Certification CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available
Prerequisites/Audience intended for attorneys and law students
Requirements/Materials Included computer with Internet access
Price: $ 119.00 (USD)
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