Alsbridge Releases New White Paper: Proven Provider Selection – Eliminating the Turkeys

DALLAS, Nov. 19, 2009 – Alsbridge, Inc., the consultants for outsourcing, shared services and benchmarking, are gearing up for the holidays with a special white paper: Proven Provider Selection – Eliminating the Turkeys.

Beyond a mere failure to achieve business objectives, an insufficient provider selection process may create ongoing unfavorable conditions for both buyer and seller. Quite frankly, most of the failure related to poor provider selection techniques lies with a client’s approach to the process.

Alsbridge gives a detailed analysis of five types of common mistakes and the proven technique to prevent them from happening. Common mistakes include:

1.      Poorly Defined Retained Authority

2.      Requirement Documents that are not “Market Ready”

3.      The “Considered Set” of Providers is Too Small or Large

4.      Lack of Evaluation Tools and Knowledge

5.      Inadequate Assessment of Culture

“A sustainable long-term outsourcing relationship may be degraded by several factors, many of which may be mitigated through proven provider selection techniques,” said Ben Trowbridge, CEO of Alsbridge, Inc.  “These techniques, followed by a well-managed transition and a client-driven governance program, will help assure success.”

For the original Alsbridge thought leadership white paper, visit http://www.outsourcingleadership.com/knowledgebase/whitepapers/proven-provider-selection.  Outsourcing Leadership has also recently released a companion eSeminar: Proven Provider Selection Techniques. A recording of the eSeminar is available on the website.

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For more information on outsourcing advisory services, contact Alsbridge at 214-696-6410 or visit www.Alsbridge.com.  For research and insight on outsourcing, visit www.outsourcingleadership.com

About Alsbridge:

Alsbridge, Inc. is an award-winning global advisory firm providing unparalleled expertise in information technology and business process outsourcing, shared services, finance and accounting, and benchmarking. The firm is fact-based and client-focused, with a proven methodology that fosters success.  Alsbridge defines client goals and scope, finds the best cultural fit with providers, refines the best solutions and eases transitions and implementation. Founded in 2005, Alsbridge is the proven, effective difference.