The IT Sourcing Frameworks category within the CIO Reference Library is designed to provide CIOs and other IT executives with a comprehensive set of frameworks that can be used to guide IT sourcing initiatives. IT sourcing refers to the practice of contracting with a third-party vendor to provide IT products, services, and support that would typically be handled in-house. This can include software development, network management, and helpdesk support, among other services.
The IT Sourcing Frameworks category includes a range of frameworks, such as models, methodologies, and templates, that can be customized and adapted to meet the specific needs of different organizations. These frameworks offer guidance on different aspects of IT sourcing, such as:
Through the IT Sourcing Frameworks category, CIOs and IT executives can access a wide range of frameworks to support their IT sourcing initiatives, streamline operations, and achieve desired business outcomes. By leveraging these frameworks, they can optimize their IT sourcing strategy, effectively manage vendor relationships, mitigate risks, and ensure that their IT sourcing activities are aligned with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
This shared services framework provides a structured approach to optimizing business operations, reducing costs, and improving service scalability. By centralizing key functions, this enables organizations to enhance efficiency, strengthen governance, and leverage automation for sustainable growth.
This guide offers a fresh perspective on supply chain strategy, emphasizing the need for customization over generic best practices. It provides a step-by-step framework for analyzing your current approach, identifying areas for improvement, and developing a tailored strategy that aligns with your business goals. The guide also covers practical implementation tips and real-world examples to help you achieve supply chain success.
This in-depth analysis sheds light on the dynamic integration of agility within IT Sourcing, revealing key strategies for organizational success.
This paper compares the Peter Kraljic model of purchasing with the Michigan State University or Monczka Model of purchasing and reaches the conclusion that they are complementary and should be used together.
This document provides an overview of the Enterprise Performance Life Cycle (EPLC) framework developed by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) . This document identifies the ten phases of the EPLC and describes the associated responsibilities, activities, exit criteria, deliverables and reviews associated with each phase.
This study (thesis!) assesses the use of Carnegie Mellon’s eSourcing Capability Model for Client Organizations (eSCM-CL) framework in improving offshore outsourcing’s success.
 Overview of eSourcing Capability Model (eSCM) provides an in depth description of the eSCM framework and explain how it will revolutionize the business of outsourcing.
 Introduction to eSourcing Capability Model provides a bird’s eye view to understand and use the eSCM model developed by Carnegie Mellon.
