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Horses for Sources is the industry's premier discussion blog for all issues outsourcing, offshoring and shared services, hosted by industry analyst Phil Fersht, one of the best-recognized authorities on outsourcing and shared services strategy formulation.

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Poland: More than "just another" BPO location

Sep 14, 2008
I received a very interesting synopsis from a senior executive at one of the major global IT-BPO providers on the subject of Poland as an offshore delivery location.

Why bundling apps and business processes with a single provider can make a lot of sense

Aug 25, 2008
The software industry has - for decades - dealt with the whole "best of breed" versus "integrated application suite (ERP)" quagmire, the scenario centered on whether clients are better off trying to manage a whole variety of individual products...

The 2008 Horses Awards for Awful Outsourcing

Aug 12, 2008
In light of all the recent banter on the credibility of awards, I thought we'd serve up our own awards ceremony - and I reckon we can put all of the other lists/awards companies out of business in a heartbeat, because only one vendor will get upset...

The challenge of staying relevant in today's corporate climate

Jul 24, 2008
Mark Stelzner recently posted some interesting statistics on the plummeting average tenure of C-suite executives...

Preparing the new organization for life after outsourcing

Nov 30, 1999
I wanted to share an article from last year that discusses how enterprises today can better prepare their key staff for life after outsourcing.

Simply Lowell (Part II)

Dec 11, 2009
So here's the eagerly-awaited second part of the Lowell Williams experience, where we decided to give him 30 minutes of fame. Over to Equattera's HRO mega-star with the handbrake firmly in the off position...

2010 Predictions for the Outsourcing Industry

Dec 5, 2009
Firstly: my apologies to everyone for hopping on the perennial "Predictions Bandwagon". One may as well say "Stop press everyone, I'm just such an important smarty-pants you should listen to ME ME ME!" As Newt Gingrich told us earlier this year: "There...

Are prices really dropping, or are services merely being disaggregated?

Dec 4, 2009
One of the advisors which has really made a strong move in the sourcing business this year is Alsbridge. Much of that has been down to its strong track record with clients, but its also made some canny investments to augment its advisory services. One...

Simply Lowell (Part I)

Dec 1, 2009
Lowell, quite simply, is the most respected practitioner in HR Outsourcing. Not only has he spent many years as an actual HR leader, he also worked for the "original" HRO provider Exult, moved into the sourcing world with TPI, before joining Equaterra...

Complete our survey. Now

Nov 25, 2009
Before you tuck into your Thanksgiving turkey and guzzle a gallon of bad quality Chardonnay, please take 10 minutes to complete our industry-wide study entitled "The New Normal in Outsourcing Delivery". And if you're in Asia or Europe, currently giving...




Phil F.
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  This is the best blog on the global services and outsourcing industry - by a mile!
Posted 8/19/08 2:08 AM


Robert L.
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  The contents of this blog are exceptional. There appears to be a regular following of practioners who can offer valuable perspectives on outsourcing. I found a number of the discussion threads most interesting. Robert Laity, Wilshire Co-Sourcing
Posted 3/5/09 4:03 PM


James W.
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  Great blog on outsourcing, always contains interesting discussions from industry leaders in the industry.
Posted 12/16/08 11:12 AM


Jacopo M.
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  I found out Phil's blog a great source of info and data not just on BPO. It's really inspiring and impressive. Jacopo
Posted 9/22/08 3:09 PM