Strategic Outsourcing	4
	The Alchemy to Business Transformation in a Globally Converged World	4
	Preface	8
	Contents	10
	List of Figures	16
	List of Tables	18
	List of Case Studies	20
	The Author	22
	Acknowledgements	24
	Chapter 1:Role of Strategic Sourcing in a Changing World	26
	Chapter 2: Globalisation and Convergence: Drivers and Strategic Outsourcing	32
	Chapter 3:Social and Philosophical Considerations of Outsourcing	45
	Chapter 4:From Tactical to Strategic Outsourcing	51
	Chapter 5: Outsourcing Within Industry Verticals	79
	Chapter 6:Strategic Outsourcing: Risks, Rewards and Relationships	105
	Chapter 7:Sourcing Models	116
	Chapter 8:Strategic Outsourcing Decision Governance	123
	Chapter 9:Transition and Relationship Governance	138
	Chapter 10:Insights from Academic Research on Outsourcing	153
	Chapter 11:Minimising Risk Through the Contract	170
	Chapter 12: Minimising Risk Through Relationships	174
	Chapter 13:Offshoring Leaders, Laggards and Hopefuls	193
	Chapter 14:Managing Cultural Differences	217
	Chapter 15:Implementing Successful Strategic Outsourcing Programmes	225
	Further Reading	241