http://www.reportsnreports.com/Orbys Black Book Market Research Reports XML feedhttp://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/32531-consulting-procurement-best-practice.htmlNatural gas is the cleanest fossil fuel, therefore being highly preferred for electricity generation across the globe. The carbon emissions by natural gas are almost half when compared to coal. The use of natural gas for world electricity generation has grown at CAGR of 6.2% from 2002-07, highest among all fossil fuels. Current natural gas-based power generation technologies are capable to deliver better efficiencies as compared to coal based power generation technologies. Natural gas-based power generation technologies are available to cater range of power generation requirements including different loads (intermediate and peak) and different usages (st...Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/32532-consulting-procurement-state-of-the-market.htmlIn 2007, due to the impending patent cliff and the consequent need to cut costs, big pharma began for the first time to outsource chemical API manufacturing to China and India. Prior to this only generic drug companies had manufactured in the two countries. Since then, big pharma has been undergoing waves of layoffs that have been accelerated by the economic downturn, with manufacturing and sales being particularly affected, and outsourcing levels in R&amp;D and manufacturing are expected to increase further in the future. This report examines the different strategies available for managing the layoffs and site closures resulting from not only the ...Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/16275-the-orbys-guide-to-sourcing-management.htmlIntroductionA well-managed outsourcing arrangement can deliver sustained savings or added value of between 30% and 50%. But achieving this level of benefit requires not only a sound sourcing strategy and a comprehensive sourcing implementation approach but alsoand perhaps most importantlyan effective sourcing management framework in place throughout the life of the relationship.ScopeThe aim of this report is to answer key questions about the final phase of the sourcing journeynamely ongoing sourcing management.This report provides best practice and lessons learnt for sourcing management, basid on experience from over ...Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/16276-the-orbys-guide-to-sourcing-implementation.htmlIntroductionThis report provides best-practice guidelines around the process for implementing a successful sourcing strategy. For such a sourcing implementation project to be effective, a combination of a comprehensively reviewed sourcing strategy, a properly managed supplier selection and ongoing investment in post-contract management of relationships is needed.ScopeThis report provides best-practice guidelines around the process for implementing a successful sourcing strategy.This report provides a roadmap for outsourced supplier selection, the second stage of the sourcing journey.Highlights<ul...Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/16288-the-orbys-guide-to-sourcing-strategy.htmlIntroductionGetting sourcing decisions rightoutsourcing the right areas under the right types of sourcing arrangement with the right strategic partnersis increasingly important and can determine the success or failure of organizations in today&#39;s hyper-competitive global marketplace.ScopeThis guide outlines Orbys&#39; own sourcing strategy methodology that it uses with its clients.The views and recommendations in this guide are based on more than 700 sourcing engagements delivered by Orbys consultants.HighlightsIt is essential to start by identifying objectively those business processes wit...Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/7221-2009-top-infrastructure-management-outsourcing-vendors-black-boo.htmlReport Description:In 2009, the Black Book IT Infrastructure Management Outsourcing client/user survey investigates over 700 contracts held by 3100 of the top ITO spending corporations and organizations globally.INFRASTRUCTURE OUTSOURCING: A RAPIDLY EVOLVING SERVICETraditional Infrastructure Outsourcing - versus -Remote Infrastructure Management Outsourcing &ndash; versus - IAAS Outsourcing suppliers face the strategic dilemma in Infrastructure Outsourcing (IO) services, caused by the convergence of &#39;traditional&#39; (multinational) and offshore suppliers&#39; value propositions, a maturing remote infrastructure management ...Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/7259-2009-top-legal-process-outsourcing-lpo-vendors-black-book-surv.htmlReport Description:In 2009, the Black Book LPO Industry user survey investigates over 300 contracts held by 1,200 of the top spending law firms, investment banks, capital markets and conglomerate corporations globally.18 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or criteria are employed, scored on each respective vendor by client type and ranked on a 0-10 scale per KPI.Key Findings?? MOST IMPORTANT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION KPIsClient Relationship &amp; Cultural Fit and Trust are the most important attributes influencing LPO client satisfaction with their 2009 outsourcing providers.?? VENDOR DISSATISFACTION IS...Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMThttp://www.reportsnreports.com/reports/7278-2009-top-document-process-outsourcing-dpo-vendors-black-book-s.htmlReport Description:In 2009, the Black Book Document Process Outsourcing Industry user survey investigates over 300 contracts held by eleven hundred DPO users. By 2009 survey close, the number of respondents increased over&nbsp; 18 Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or criteria are employed, scored on each respective vendor by client type and ranked on a 0-10 scale per KPI. Key Findings?? KEY FINDING: MOST IMPORTANT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION KPIsData Security &amp; Backup, Deployment &amp; Outsourcing Implementation and Reliability are the most important attributes influencing DPO client satisfaction with their 2009 outs...Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT