Outsourcing is expected to grow as companies attempt to rein in costs. This is especially important in the coming years as the market continuously tries to recover from the aftermath of recession.

Companies of all sizes are outsourcing non-core business functions to third-party vendors who specialize in the operation and management of such functions. While the cost savings advantage seems obvious, there are many potential pitfalls that could cause costs to spiral out of control.

Outsourcing from A to Z LIVE webcast aims to guide you through the ups and downs of outsourcing. In this two-hour event, some of the best minds in the industry will share their sense of the best practices out there for outsourcing. The following are the topics to be covered:

      - Pros and cons of outsourcing
      - Business and Knowledge Process Outsourcing
      - Pricing and financial provisions
      - Risks management
      - Legal issues
      - Privacy and data security issues
      - Monitoring and managing relationships
      - Other global trends

Enroll in thIs course today by clicking the register button below. Discounts are available to those who will register in advance.

Course Level: Intermediate
Prerequisite: None
Method Of Presentation: Group-Based-Internet
Developer: The Knowledge Group, LLC
Recommended CLE/CPE Hours: 1.75 - 2.0
Important Note: Your State Bar or Accounting Board will make the final determination with respect to continuing education credit. If you are applying for CLE credit in Texas you must register 20 days before the event date or you will not be able to obtain CLE credit.
Advance Preparation: Print and review course materials
Course Code: 104035
Recording Fee: $299 (Please click here for details)
NASBA Sponsor Number: 109004

Proposed Agenda (click here to view more info) SEGMENT 1: Stuart D. Levi, Partner Skadden Governance and Dispute Resolution Overview of the key disputes that might arise in an outsourcing transaction Structuring an escalation and dispute resolution process Establishing a workable governance model Factoring in the costs of governance Making effective use of Steering Committees and Relationship Managers SEGMENT 2: Brad L. Peterson, Partner Mayer Brown LLP Overview of an outsourcing contract The outsourcing contracting process Sole source and competitive options Faster, more effective and more efficient approaches Maximizing value and mitigating risk Key issues in outsourcing negotiations Scope of service “dragnet” clauses In-scope vs. new services IP ownership Compliance with laws applicable to customer Benchmarking Disputed Charges Rights upon termination Limitation of liability SEGMENT 3: George Kimball, Senior Counsel Hewlett-Packard Company - Talking points to be posted soon SEGMENT 4: David L. Kane, Director, Shared Services and Outsourcing Advisory Group KPMG Market Trends in Outsourcing—how outsourcing is fitting into overall delivery portfolios and what is being outsourced How organizations are making sourcing decisions (scoping) Considerations for selecting a service provider Key Transition Considerations

Who Should Attend?

- Presidents
- Lawyers
- General Managers
- Managing Directors
- VPs
- Managers
- Heads of. Information Technology
- Directors
- CEO
- CFO
- CIOs
- Vice Presidents
- Directors of Outsourcing General Counsel
- Deputy General Counsel COO of Legal Corporate Departments ...
- Senior Executives
- COOs
- Heads of Information Technology
- Heads of Outsourcing

Why Attend?

This is a must attend event for anyone interested in knowing more about Outsourcing.
- Detailed guidance explained by the most qualified key leaders & experts
- Hear directly from key regulators & thought leaders
- Interact directly with panel during Q&A

** Discounts apply for early registration

Disclaimer:
Please note, the event date is firm although it may be subject to change. Please click here for details.

 

 

Outsourcing From A to Z: LIVE Webcast
Speaker Firms:

Hewlett-Packard Company

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Medical Product Outsourcing

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