2. Why Outsource?
Focus on core functions Best practices
Lower operational costs Superior technology
Budget control Flexibility and speed
Fixed to variable costs Platform agnostic
Lower ongoing investment Control delivery dates
Avoid internal hiring Acquire innovative ideas
Transfer of assets Lower risk
Suspend or delay project Credibility and image
3. Key concerns in any outsourced project:
1. Quality
2. Timeline
3. Control
4. Budget
4. Address concerns through placing emphasis on:
1. Specifications
2. Communication
3. Documentation
5. Specifications:
Identification of problem
Articulation of problem
Business analysis
Technology roadmap
Project requirements – SRS
Identification of risks and bottlenecks
6. Communication:
Contact information for all concerned
Point persons on both sides
Meeting schedule linked to milestones
Communication media
Collaboration tools
7. Documentation:
Project proposal
MSA and WS – other contracts
Inline documentation
Code comments
Technical manual, flowcharts, psuedocode
User manual
8. The 3-legged stool addresses the following issues:
Distance Communications
Culture Processes
Time zones Specifications
Language Documentation
Technology Support
Maintenance Training
9. Purpose of an RFP:
Provides clearly defined set of requirements
Demonstrates buyer’s commitment to project
Allows vendor to interact with buyer
Expedites project completion
Provides platform for describing the business
processes, products and services
10. What goes into the RFP:
Description of the business
Description of the problem
Description of current environment
Project and/or IT roadmap
Expected service level
Evaluation criteria and process
Contact person(s)
11. What needs to happen before the RFP:
Gain internal visibility for the project
Determine project budget
Establish project schedule
Identify project stakeholders
Identify project owner or champion
Compile project requirements
Contact potential suppliers
12. Anatomy of an RFP:
1. Business overview
2. Project overview
3. Technical requirements
4. Management requirements
5. Pricing section
6. Supplier section - qualifications
7. Contracts and licenses
8. Appendices
13. Supplier Selection Criteria:
Matching Values
Right People
Right Methods
Project and communication tools
Project or technology specific experience
Proven Track Record
Competitive Pricing
14. Post RFP Activities:
1. Evaluate proposals
2. Establish short list of suppliers
3. Call references
4. Host demonstrations
5. Select supplier
6. Execute NDAs, contracts
7. Debrief suppliers who did not win
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