http://www.alsbridge.com/xml/case-studies-rss.xml Case Studies en-us © Alsbridge, Inc. All rights reserved 090609 www.alsbridge.com Case Studies http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/1/Consistent-Infrastructure-Saves-Pharmaceutical-Firm-Millions.html In 2000, a leading pharmaceutical company cut costs and increased efficiency by outsourcing its IT infrastructure to a U.S. based provider. By 2006, the company needed a single-source infrastructure linking all functions, markets and regions in 60 countries. The company wanted a consistent infrastructure globally, so that new technologies could be rolled out more quickly and efficiently. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/5/Major-Airline-Reduces-Outsourced-Costs-by-60percent.html The accounting function at this global airline company could increase its business value to the organization by making it more responsive to operating-unit needs. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/2/A-global-biotherapeutic-and-biotechnology-Company.html A global biotherapeutic and biotechnology company decided to outsource certain Information Technology (IT) functions that were previously provided internally. The vendor would operate the entire IT infrastructure in all client locations.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/3/Low-cost-Shared-Services-Center-produces-millions-in-savings.html The world's largest producer of alcoholic drinks, the client stocks bars and shelves in 200 countries around the globe. The client wanted to investigate sourcing options for its existing Shared Services Center (SSC) in Central Eastern Europe and additional world-wide functions still decentralized in Latin America, Asia, Europe and Africa... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/6/Moving-FA-Operations-to-Low-Cost-Site-Yields-Major-Savings.html The client is one of the world's largest makers of consumer chemical products. With operations on six continents, its international business accounts for about 60% of sales. The client wanted to investigate sourcing options for its Shared Services Center (SSC) in southern England, and additional Pan-European functions decentralized in 17 countries. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/4/Outsourcing-Pays-Off-for-Personal-Paper-Products-Leader.html The world's top maker of personal paper products, the client manufactures facial and bathroom tissues, paper towels, and other household products. In 2004, the firm realigned its North American and European businesses and formed a unit to increase sales in emerging business abroad. The client embarked on a major cost reduction move, and wanted to outsource it non-core process to a third-party provider. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/7/Outsourcing-HR-IT-Yields-Fast-Start-for-New-Paper-Products-Firm.html In 2005, the client was created through a spin-out of a division from a larger paper products company. Structural changes in the paper industry demanded increased flexibility and competitiveness. To start quickly and gain a competitive edge, the client considered outsourcing Human Resources (HR) and Information Technology (IT) services to an experienced provider. The client wanted to leverage the provider’s expertise to gain a competitive edge and to focus attention on market strategies and continued improvements. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/8/Oursourcing-Strategy-Produces-Cost-Savings-for-Manufacturer.html The client is one of the leading global suppliers of products, solutions and services in rolling bearings, seals, mechatronics, services and lubrication systems. Having successfully migrated its European activities to a third party provider, the client decided to do the same for its North America operations. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/9/Global-Company-Outsources-FA-to-Focus-on-Core-Business.html A global company in the development and production of mechanical and electronic products and controls needed to focus on its core business. By outsourcing its Finance and Accounting (F-A) operations to a third party provider, the company could leverage the full benefits of a consolidated solution.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/10/International-Company-Looks-to-Asia-Pacific-for-Captive-SSC.html The client provides international leadership in packaging and supply chain services to the food service and beverage industries. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/11/Financial-Services-Firm-Moves-to-BP-IT-Outsourcing-Offshore.html The client, a leading U.S. financial services company, wanted to stay ahead of competition by restructuring its internal costs through outsourcing.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/12/Major-Investment-Bank-Trims-Costs-Maintains-High-Service-Levels.html The client is one of the world’s largest investment banks and asset management businesses, operating throughout Europe with additional markets in the Pacific Rim and the Americas. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/13/Energy-Company-Improves-FA-Operations-Using-Outsourcing.html A global energy and petrochemicals company with employees in 110 countries was delivering Finance and Accounting (F-A) functions through multiple centers in high labor cost cities. The client wanted to consolidate all activities at a central location, to improve efficiency and operate at the lowest possible price. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/14/Pipeline-Firm-Finds-Savings-by-Reworking-Outsourcing-Contracts.html One of the largest North American oil and gas pipeline companies was seeking cost savings and improvements in its current IT outsourcing contracts totaling more than $50 million annually.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/15/Canadian-Exploration-Company-Moves-FA-Services-Offshore.html The client, Canada's largest independent oil and gas exploration and production company, faced renegotiating its contract for outsourced Finance and Accounting (F-A) services. The company operates in Southeast Asia, North America, and the North Sea, and also explores in North Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/16/Healthcare-Products-Firm-Outsources-Resource-Planning-Upgrades.html The client, a leading manufacturer of products and services for healthcare, was seeking an outsourcing provider to develop enhancements for its Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) suite. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/17/UK-Holiday-Leisure-Firm-Gains-Savings-by-FA-Outsourcing.html A leading UK based holiday and leisure group was considering outsourcing to help deliver operational efficiencies, and to detect and quickly respond to customer’s needs. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/18/Government-Department-Sees-Major-Savings-from-Shared-Services.html The client, a government department in the U.K., required a Shared Services (SS) program (including finance, Human Resources (HR), and payroll SS) for the central department and seven agencies totaling 17,500 employees. The client wanted to realize significant savings by end of year 2008.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/19/Outsourcing-Data-Centers-Pays-Off-for-Consumer-Electronics-Group.html This European division of one of the world’s leading manufacturers of consumer electronics operates in over 180 countries and regions. It has achieved global No. 1 market position for several of its core products The client wanted to outsource of data centers and consolidate network service providers. Outsourcing of end user computing will be considered later.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/20/Tech-Firm-Sees-Savings-by-Outsourcing-Non-Production-Functions.html A major technology company was considering global back-office outsourcing and best shore assessment of most non-production-related functions. These included CRM functions, Finance, HR, Call Center, middle-office processing, billing, customer service and Tele-sales. Some 3,000 employees and contractors located across Europe, North America and Asia were considered in the assessment. ... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/21/UK-Cable-Operator-Moves-Non-Core-Processes-to-Low-Cost-Site.html The UK’s largest cable operator and a leading provider of broadband, digital television, and fixed and mobile telephony decided to restructure its internal operations. This included moving all non-core business processes (finance, Information Technology Operations, logistics and Human Resources) to a low-cost location.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/22/Global-Airline-Cuts-Accounting-Function-Costs-60percent-by-Outsourcing.html The accounting function at this global airline company generated considerable business value to the organization, but lower costs and improved efficiency were required.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/23/Pharmaceutical-Firm-Uses-Outsourcing-to-Cut-Costs-Dramatically.html Globalization continues to be an important issue in the internal investment and outsourcing strategies of the major pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The client, a large manufacturer of consumer pharmaceuticals, needed to improve their outsourced relationship, and achieve a higher level of service to support growth, improve quality to the end user, and establish a robust methodology enabling them to operate collaboratively with an offshore provider.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/24/Tobacco-company-outsources-solution-for-payroll-processing-HR.html As part of its restructuring, the client, a large tobacco manufacturer, decided to outsource its payroll function, time management and infrastructure management. The client needed an outsourcing provider to supply payroll and time management services to over 20,000 employees in Europe, Eastern Europe, Middle East and Central Asia. The client required a unified SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) based solution to payroll and time management services across different countries.... http://www.alsbridge.com/clients/case-studies/25/Outsourcing-of-Internal-SSCs-Pays-Off-for-Travel-Entertainment-Firm.html Alsbridge helped the client outsource Finance and Accounting (F-A) from four Nordic countries to an outsourced Shared Services Center (SSC) in Prague.Currently, we’re helping the client consider outsourcing from existing internal SSC’s to outsourced near-shore or offshore centers servicing 11 European countries. And, we’re developing a sourcing strategy for certain Human Resources (HR) and procurement functions....