5550 Global Sourcing: Recent Developments and Industry Trends

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You will receive 1 credit (CE) upon completion of this course.

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Course Description

Global sourcing encompasses information technology [IT] outsourcing, business process outsourcing, and complex IT acquisitions. Assisting clients with such transactions requires a keen understanding of market trends. Learn how key developments and major trends in the industry may affect your clients� transactions, and what you can and should do to protect your clients� interests and help them make sound decisions. Topics covered include dealing with potential supplier instability, the evolution of offshore markets, challenges involving open-source software code, understanding new technology offerings, data protection issues, and the emerging field of �business transformation.�

Course Outline

Global Sourcing: Recent Developments and Industry Trends

    Welcome

    I. Introduction

        A. Context and Overview

        B. Outsourcing Agreements: Core Elements

        C. Recent Trends: Discussion Topics
    II. Supplier Instability

        A. Tier 1 Provider Changes

        B. Strategies for Dealing With Vendor Instability
    III. Offshore Markets

        A. India and Beyond

        B. Where Is the Work Done?

        C. Pricing and Risk Allocation
    IV. Open-Source Challenges

    V. Technology Offerings

        A. Industry Buzzwords

        B. Customization and Control
    VI. Data Protection

        A. Regulatory Environment

        B. Due Diligence

        C. Contractual Provisions
    VII. Business Transformation

        A. What Is Business Transformation?

        B. Questions to Ask

        C. Implementation

        D. Selecting a Service Provider
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Language	English
Course Length	1.03 hours
Duration of Access	for 3 months from day of enrollment
Continuing Education Credits	1
Instructor	Devin Rainey Cuyler, Michael Murphy
Vendor	Cognistar (Read more about Cognistar accreditation.)
Course Certification	CLE credit available, see details for each course for states where available
Prerequisites/Audience	intended for attorneys and law students
Requirements/Materials Included	computer with Internet access

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