The Handbook of Global Outsourcing and Offshoring

This book offers essential insights into global sourcing, covering foundational concepts and recent trends like automation and cloud services. It bridges theory and practice, benefiting academics, students, and industry professionals alike.

The Handbook of Global Outsourcing and Offshoring delves into the intricate world of global sourcing, an area that is becoming increasingly vital as businesses invest more in outsourcing. The book serves as a comprehensive guide, covering the essential principles of global sourcing as well as contemporary trends such as intelligent automation, cloud services, and crowdsourcing. By incorporating relevant examples and case studies, it bridges the gap between theory and practice, making it a valuable resource for both students and managers navigating this dynamic field.

The authors, who have dedicated the past decade to studying global sourcing from multiple perspectives—including clients, suppliers, and advisors—highlight a significant challenge faced by many organizations. Despite the growing engagement in global sourcing activities, numerous firms struggle to derive meaningful value from their sourcing relationships. While previous research has generated various frameworks for managing global sourcing, the implementation of these insights has often been lacking.

This book addresses these gaps by examining the relationship between theoretical frameworks and practical application. It is an essential read for academics, students, and practitioners interested in global sourcing, whether from the perspective of clients or suppliers. By providing a roadmap for understanding and improving sourcing practices, the authors aim to empower readers to better navigate the complexities of global outsourcing and offshoring in today’s business landscape.