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In this edition of Accenture Supply Watch we look at what lies ahead for procurement in 2012. Some industries are still reeling from the effects of the economic downturn, but others are showing steady growth. We identify eight best-in-class behaviors and practices to help you capture greater business value from BPO. As always, we invite you to share your views and trust that you will continue to enjoy reading the latest insights into direct and indirect procurement.
Growth Taking Hold
The Manufacturing sector maintained its recent growth momentum despite lackluster PMI numbers from Europe and China, while the Services sector moved solidly into growth territory across the globe. Is this an indication that 2012 will be a banner year, or will debt worries in the Eurozone continue to dampen global growth projections?
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Eight Practices for High Performance BPO
The Everest Group and the Outsourcing Unit at the London School of Economics recently released a study on what distinguishes best-performing BPO relationships and identified eight best-in-class practices that can be adopted to capture greater business value.
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