A quick discussion on outsourcing – why outsource? what to outsource? whom to outsource it to? it is all about business value – outsourcing helps an organization focus on their core competencies so the promise is that creates more business value.
This case study highlights the objective, decision making process, pros and cons, and lessons learnt in outsourcing/offshoring a core capability.
<div>This presentation discusses four common reasons for outsourcing failure or barriers to success and recommends alternatives to help overcome them.</div>
This (dated) paper tracks the trends in international sourcing of information technology services and discusses their implications. 
This presentation answers the following question: The Drive to Efficiency…Is Outsourcing the Solution?