Outsourcing has become prevalent in SCM because of its potential benefits, including cost
reduction, access to specialized expertise, and flexibility (Tsay et al., 2018; Williamson …

This chapter will cover the history and background of outsourcing. Outsourcing has a long
history, with the earliest recorded instances dating back to the 17th century when the British …

Today's world is becoming very competitive and companies are going the extra miles and
revisiting their strategies to keep up and sustain competitive advantage. Companies are …

Outsourcing has evolved significantly from its roots as a cost-saving measure. It now serves
as a strategic tool for businesses seeking a competitive edge. A pivotal development in this …

Outsourcing of business processes has been a major and growing trend. Many major
corporations have outsourced overseas and the next wave will include many SMEs moving …

The challenges confronting management in making decisions on offshore outsourcing have
inevitably changed dramatically over the last decade. Offshore outsourcing today is …

With the proliferating growth in technology and Innovation and the necessity to use new
technology skills, outsourcing has become a notable trend in the IT industry. Characterized …

This chapter delves into the dynamic landscape of outsourcing 4.0, tracing its historical
evolution from rudimentary models to the interconnected and technologically sophisticated …

Outsourcing is the most popular movement of the new global business economy. In fact, the
typical executive will soon spend one-third of their budget on outsourcing! Smartsourcing is …

With the advent of globalisation and fierce competition, outsourcing is considered as a smart
management technique and a strategic initiative, which enables organisations to achieve …