"Industries
associated with
and supported by ICT convergence."
ICT convergence - A state in which networks and
intellect globally are interconnected, integrating all forms of
electronic communications into a single universal transmission system
which interconnect processing resources, and deliver all forms of
content from one to the other, on whatever device and
wherever an individual desires such content.
Research by Op2i into attitudes to outsourcing has
clearly shown that the business functions most closely associated with
and supported by ICT are the areas that businesses believe have the
greatest propensity to be relocated or outsourced offshore.
"Helping
organisations transition and transform their business through global
strategic sourcing."
Transitioning involves managing the move between
current approaches to business and a desired future state of business
(including: people, processes, technology, markets, products, finance)
whilst embracing new opportunities, tools and talent on a global basis.
Transforming involves adapting business models, structures and value
chains to compete and seek new opportunities afforded by convergence
(changes in economic, regulatory, competitive, geographic, customer or
technology conditions).
Global
strategic sourcing includes a wide range of sourcing activity
involving: external sourcing (outsourcing), whether onshore, nearshore,
offshore, shared services or multi-sourcing; or internal
sourcing activity including contracting in, transfering in and
delegation (insourcing), in a globally distributed organisational
context .
"Providing advice,
thought leadership
and professional management services (including strategic review,
advisory, training,
implementation, brokerage and managed external sourcing solutions)
associated with the implementation
of global sourcing strategies."
We have experienced business improvement
practitioners and process consultants with deep consulting, operational
and business experience within global
strategic sourcing – from both client and
supplier perspectives.
Our breadth and depth of knowledge provide a
strong combination of business, commercial and programme management
skills to help ensure organisations achieve optimal effectiveness and
efficiency. Where
appropriate we utilise external sourcing as a means of business
transformation, to bring about large and sustained business
improvement: reducing costs, accessing relevant skills, improving
efficiency and enabling organisations to concentrate on what is core to
their business. Our consultants only pursue the external sourcing
option if this is the right strategy for the organisation.
Op2i's deep industry knowledge combined with
strong quantitative analysis and leading-edge right practice thinking,
facilitates the identification of opportunities for business
improvement, and the assessment of possibilities for externally
sourcing
processes and/or functions as a value creation initiative. Note: we focus on the right practice for
your business rather than the best practice in your industry, as the
right practice is the best practice for you.
We anticipate and take advantage of the wealth of
opportunity now available to our clients through global strategic
sourcing, by
working with them to reinvent their businesses with practical,
well-conceived and flexible business strategies.
Op2i has several lateral partnerships that,
together, offer a broad set of services across various functions of a
company. Harnessing our relationships, extensive industry knowledge,
strategic expertise, implementation and commercial skills, we
accelerate growth and shareholder value for our clients.
