Odds & Ends in a World of Globalization - 29 August 2023

A monthly roundup of interesting stories on the reach of globalization.

When Bribery Comes Knocking in LATAM, Do You Have a Compliant Answer?

Fashion execs plan more reductions in sourcing from China in 2023: report

China sourcing tied to largest supply chain risks of 2023: report

The Mesa Method: Championing A New Era Of Global Business Problem-Solving

10 Key Findings: Trends in Global Business Services

Only five days until the Eastern & Central Europe Shared Services & Outsourcing Conference

There's still time to register for the IQPC Shared Services and Outsourcing conference in Krakow, Poland.  The Conference will be held on 9-10 March, 2011.

Some of the many topics to be covered include:

• KPI's: The Best Form of Measurement
• Balancing Customer Service and Bottom Line Needs
• Priming the Ejector Seat: Devising Exit Strategies Just In Case
• Automation: Beyond Initial Implementation
• Reset Shared Services to Maximise Value Creation

In addition to the many workshops, this conference represents a great opportunity to network with others who are on the shared services and outsourcing journey.  I recommend that you attend if you are able to do so.