Japanese multinational corporation Toshiba is the latest of its kind to increase its manufacturing outsourcing. According to Bloomberg, the Tokyo-based electronics manufacturer plans to lay off 3000 of its global television staff and increase output from overseas manufacturers from the current level of 40% to 70% before the end of this financial year.
Small companies and even large brands are outsourcing their business processes to the Philippines. But how do you know when you need to outsource? Entrepreneur suggests that outsourcing is beneficial when the company is no longer able to sufficiently manage day-to-day operations or successfully expand the business. Aside from this reason, however, companies outsource their […]
Many companies are investing in social media marketing strategies to promote their products online, grow their customer base, and increase revenue. Unfortunately, not every business can invest their time or resources to meticulously plan and implement campaigns. Instead, they choose to outsource their Facebook, Google+, Twitter, and LinkedIn management needs to outside firms. But is […]
With all the processes and transactions companies make every day, managing the large volumes of accompanying data can be tedious. As a result, many are turning to data management outsourcing. Like other outsourcing solutions, this comes with potential advantages and disadvantages.
Google recently unveiled Web Designer, their latest application for rich media development and for creating animated ads for all platforms.
The US government has shut down after the Congress failed to agree on a new budget. Authorities have different takes on its effect on the BPO industry in the Philippines.
In today’s technology-driven society, many businesses are using social media for marketing and customer service. Outsourcing social media has become a common practice since it offers benefits that are either challenging or downright difficult to achieve with internal resources. Why should you outsource social media? While most businesses recognize the importance of social media marketing, […]
Every company has technical support needs. The question is whether to keep this in-house or outsource it to an offshore provider. Let’s take a look at why you should consider outsourcing your tech support.
Do you know that, as of late 2012, Facebook ranks as the most visited website? No wonder it’s a crucial tool for social media marketing. Recently, Facebook has rolled out updates marketers should take note of: a significant update on the relatively new Graph Search, and the ability to edit posted status messages.