Outsourcing: Assess

How to build an outsourcing business model to meet short and long term goals*

If this is your situation

  • You need to know what to source, what service provider(s) to select, and where the work could be performed.
  • You want to understand which sourcing option is best for you.
  • You need to identify which outsourcing provider strategy is best for you.
  • You want to know the best location for your organization to locate a shared services center.
  • You want to identify how much savings can be realized in the short- and long-term.
  • You want to know when your expected cost savings will be realized.
  • You want to understand what kind of investment you need to make.
  • You want to identify which service provider partners are appropriate candidates for your sourcing option.

How PricewaterhouseCoopers can help you

  • Develop preliminary business case (cost and/or revenue baseline/projection) for the chosen sourcing option.
  • Conduct a location analysis and/or provider selection process that best meets business objectives.
  • Identify the key value drivers and/or impediments of the sourcing initiative.
  • Evaluate the internal service organization’s ability to deliver services – in terms of cost, quality, and timeliness.
  • Identify tax, regulatory, and other risk impacts of each probable business scenario.


© 2006-2008 PricewaterhouseCoopers. All rights reserved. PricewaterhouseCoopers refers to the network of member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.
Accessibility information Skip navigation Countries online