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credit/receivables management 111–14 customer service 120 customer-of-one pressures 43 Czech Republic 140–41 decision-making see scoping Dell 38–42 due diligence programs 144–6, 151, 175 electronic bill presentment and payment (EBPP) adoption 112 benefits 111–12 thick/thin consolidator models 112, 113 in utilities industry 114 employment services outsourcing 36 enterprise resource planning (ERP) 103, 108–9, 249, 256 Exel 96, 251–4 fi nance future prospects 296–8 transformation 10–11 technology 10 transparency 9–10 fi nance and accounting (F&A) 1–5 decision-making 96–122 fragmentation of 23 future prospects 284–97 segments analytic services 23 compliance services 23 payment services 23 future prospects 281 case study 294–6 CFO insights 298–9 fi nance/performance mastery 296–8 business performance management 297 capital stewardship 297 earnings transparency 297 fi nance operations 297 risk management 297 frequently asked questions how far do you go 281 investment in technology 281 more for less with lower risk 281 innovation insights 281–4 next-generation technologies declining demand for working capital 291, 293 electronic collections will expand 291 impact 288–9 lights-out processing 291 multi-dimensional/animated datarepresentation tool 290 silent commerce 293 user-friendly Web services/superior system interfaces 293–6 wireless connectivity 293 worldwide interconnectivity 284–8 general accounting 115–17, 122 global service delivery case studies 133–4, 144–5, 146–8 CFO insights/action 150 capitalize on shared service center networks as global asset 151 clarify location objectives 151 decide where you are on spectrum 150 determine shared service center location strategy 150 evaluate location risks 151 perform due diligence 151 regulatory, legal, fiduciary constraints 151 checklist 132 cost-impact evaluation 143–4 critical factors favorable government policies 131 highly motivated employees 131 improvements in telecom infrastructure 131 multilingual proficiency 130 skilled manpower availability 130 driving down costs 129–30 due diligence programs 144–6 migrating to 125–8 new technology 148 efficiency tools 149 ERP 149 management tools 149 offshore criteria 134–5 business environment 136 culture 136–7 distinctive competencies 137 infrastructure 137 language 136 physical/time zone displacement 135–6 prevailing labor costs 135 socio-political risk 135 options 128–9
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order-to-cash processing 130 questions concerning 131–2 risk mitigation 138 have back-up plan 139 keep software code at home 138–9 minimize foreign travel 138 shared service center networks 146–8 sourcing choices 139 Brazil 142–3 China 139–40 Czech Republic 140–41 India 139 Philippines 140 Russia 140 Venezuela 141–2 Hamel, G. 37 high-performance company 37 case studies 39–42, 47–8, 49–53, 56, 60–62 CFO insights/action 63 avoid common traps 64 consider characteristics of 63 don’t change business model 64 improve focus 65 reflect on business anatomy 64 review core logic for creating value 64 change/innovation strategies 57–60, 63 competencies 48, 63 coping with major upheaval 49, 52–3 differential operating models 43–5 dimensions create value over cost of capital 45 managing for today/managing for tomorrow 45 revenue growth 45 shareholder returns 45, 63 globalization effects 63 innovation in consumer goods/retail 45–8 networked model 53–5 qualities core competencies 38 managing paradoxes 38 uniqueness 38 vision/determination 38 winning the battle for customers 38 reasons for outsourcing 55–7 value chains 53–5, 64 human resource (HR) management 191–3 IBM 2 India 139 innovation see technology intellectual property ownership 229 International Accounting Standards (IAS) (European) 244–7 Jones Lang LaSalle 14–15 defi ning priority F&A processes to outsourcing 18 driving improved profitability 15–16 infrastructure outsourcing 1617 outsourcing procurement 17 Kraft 101–2 leadership 182–3, 221 trailblazing 71–4 transition 218–19 Lincolnshire County Council 267–8 mega-service providers (MSPs) 284 MOL (Hungarian Oil and Gas Company) 93–6, 192–3 multisourcing 77–8 issues integration planning 79 organizational interdependencies 79 technical complexity 79 Neptune Orient Lines (NOL) 125–8 Nestlé 67–70 Nokia 43, 44 outsourcing advantages fi xed/cost capital turned into variable expense 27 growth through business partnering 5 increased innovation 6 need for integration can override other considerations 27 radical transformation 5 sharing of assets among multiple clients 27 back-office activities 98–9 be fair 255 benefits improved customer service 120 support for sales, marketing, logistics 120 upgraded operational efficiency 120
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can cause discord 19–20 case studies 14–18 CFO insights/actions 28–9 articulate model of the future 29 consider options available 29 create new capabilities 29 defi ne scope clearly 29 don’t underestimate change management required 30 keep deal working 31 shape deal to suit 30 take risks involved seriously 30 treat as M&A transaction 30 understand stakeholders’ needs/ aspirations 30 collaborative 73, 75 commodity tasks fi rst in line 19 concerns confidentiality 21 data falling into competitors’ hands 20 loss of control 21 contract renewals 3 convention 72 as corporate transaction 183–4 cost reductions 9 decision 95–6 facts/figures 22–3 as frightening experience 216–18 gathering momentum 18 golden rule 96 holistic approach 4 internal tasks 96 location 2–3 maintain momentum 255 models 25–6 precise deliverables essential 19 present/future processes 13–14 promise competitive capabilities 24 fi nancial control/visibility 24 fi nancial/fi scal cost reductions 24 operating cost savings 24 speed to market 24 provide fi nancial equilibrium 255 questions concerning 6 reasons why 55–7 reduction in costs 19 reinforces transparency 20 relationships business transformation 25 collaborative 25 convention 25 roles/responsibilities boundary 266 shared services can be fi rst step 20 similar to disruptive technology 48 structuring 3–4 successful 4–5, 21–2, 184–6 supports core competencies 19 sustained management as crucial 20 two-supplier model 2 performance phase adjustment mechanisms 231 fair compensation 231 gain sharing 231 scoping 231 pharmaceutical industry 53–5 manufacturing 54 R&D 53–4 sales/distribution 54 Philippines 140 planning back-up 139 communication 194 having/managing 221 integration 79 long term 278 transition process 205, 207–11 value realization 88 see also enterprise resource planning (ERP) pricing/shaping the deal asset ownership model 170–73 case studies 160–61, 170–73 CFO insights/action 176 build long-term relationship 176 consider all stages in deal lifecycle 177 design regionally efficient operating model 177 follow best-practice principles 177 review options available 177 shape value proposition 177 stakeholder value 177 contracting principles determine increases on a net basis 168–9 develop consumption-based unit pricing 169 don’t accept additional charges 168 don’t get bogged down in detail 168 economics of 166–9 price adjustments not increases 169
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provide for significant one-time events 169 strategic variables 166–7 tactical/operational factors 167 contractual relationship 159 common purpose/alignment of interests 162 level of risk/certainty of outcome 159 sources of leverage 162–3 strong governance 162 transparency 162 fi xed price 153–7 negotiation lifecycle 174–6 options annual service charges 166 business benefit based 164 choosing 163 considerations 163 fi xed fee 164 input-based fee 164 joint venture investment 165 models 165 open-book 165 per-transaction fees 164 shared risk/shared reward 164 shareholder value 157–9 tax considerations 169–74 Procter & Gamble (P&G) 33–6, 37 radio frequency identification (RFID) 293 receivables management see credit/ receivables management regulatory environment 195, 196 relationship management infrastructure confl ict management 175 due diligence 175 internal alignment processes 175 negotiation preparation/launch 175 request for proposal (RFP) 83 Rhodia 201–3, 256 risk 159 audit 225 awareness of potential 19 case studies 234–6, 238, 240–41 CFO insights/action 247–8 assess adverse decision by regulatory authority 248 be comprehensive in written contract 248 be proactive 248 compliance with corporate laws 248 consider special risks associated with global sourcing 248 employees are biggest asset/headache 248 governance structure for strategic/ operational risks 248 make sure real deal to be done 248 contracting phase 228 intellectual property ownership 229 open-book audit provision 229–30 performance 231 preventing scope disputes 228–9 soft/hard issues 230 termination 231 transition phase 231 unexpected changes in account team 229 what can go wrong 230 country 225 fi nancial, legal, tax 241–3 going global 239 by yourself 239 with partner 239–40 governance structure/relationships 232 design criteria 232–3 original objectives/benefits 233–4 strategic, tactical, oprational 234 identifying 226–8 nearshore location 240–41 operational 225 regulatory compliance 225, 244–7 treatment of provider 236–8 weighing up 223–6 Russia 140 Sainsbury’s 238 Sarbanes-Oxley act 226, 244–7 scoping 97–8 best practice 100 case studies 101–5, 108–10, 111–14 CFO insights/action 120 consider controls/risk 122 defi ne hand-off points 122 design retained organization 121 develop vision for future 121 general accounting processes 122 go end-to-end in process scoping 121 know provider’s strengths/ weaknesses 121 map supply chain 121 prepare business case 122 think about customer relationships 122
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understand core process 121 complexity/expertise 101 control/risk 99 credit/receivables management 111–14 customer contact 100 dilemma 101–2 general accounting, reporting, support 115–17 integrated F&A proposition 117–20 order-to-cash 106–11 preventing disputes 228–9 process integration 100 purchase-to-pay 103–5 scale/value 99–100 service management defi nition 263–4 discipline 278 framework 264–9 shared service centers (SSCs) 35, 146–8 reasons for outsourcing capability 12 efficiency 11 growth 11 location 11 reputation 12 scale 11 trends expanding in scope 12 greater company flexibility 12 lowering of investment/operating costs 12 more automated 12 serving more than client 12 shareholder value 157–9 stakeholders 177 case studies 192–3 CFO insights/action 197–8 adopt trusted advisor behavior 198 communicate at right time/to right people 198 identify stakeholders 198 involve HR early 198 know stakeholders 198 CFO/CEO relationship 182 accept ambiguity 183 confidentiality 183 impose rigor on process 183 leadership, commitment, sense of priority 182–3 patience is important 183 communications strategy 193–7 employees 188–90 fears expressed by 197 as outsource partner 185–6 outsource partner communication 186 create/maintain healthy/enduring relationship 185 degree of intimacy 186 negotiation/solution development 185–6 respect, commitment, trust 185 reaching through open/honest communications 179–82 regulatory environment 195, 196 role of HR 191–3 third-party advisors 186–7 transition process 210 strategies change/innovation extension 59 realization 59 reinvention 59–60 renewal 59 suppliers CFO insights/action 89–91 checklist demonstrated competencies 83 overall capabilities 83 quality of solutions 83 relationship dynamics 83 track record 83 choosing 80–84 capabilities 80 criteria 82–3 cultural fit 80 delivery strategy 85 business architecture blueprint 88 deal-driven approach 87–8 nature of services provided 85 number of clients 85 number of sites served 85 operating strategy 88 questions concerning 86–7 service operations blueprint 88 technology components 85 value realization plan 88 value-propositions 87 Web 86 shaping relationship 84 arms-length/contractual 84 commodity supplier 84 professional relationship 84 strategic partnership 84
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