pliXos SaaS Tools - Automation in Sourcing Advisory

A brief overview on the Software as a Service (SaaS) tools offering indutsrialisation (automation and standardisation) for major phases in outsourcing of application development projects.

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1. Industrialisation of global SW Outsourcing pliXos Vision and e-2-e SaaS* Toolchain for IT Sourcing Advisory Joerg Stimmer joerg.stimmer@plixos.com, +49 172 8247436 * Software as a Service
2.  High level of automation in governance  Consolidation and standardisation of services, “Service Catalogues“, comparability of prices  One standardised contract, incl. KPIs and SLAs in line with those provided by the SaaS Solutions  High comparability of service providers concerning quality, performance, flexibility etc.  Simplified options to change service providers  Perfect match with enhanced SaaS offerings such as Business Case simulations, Know-how Pool, Sourcing Marketplace, Tenders etc. pliXos Vision in global ADM Sourcing See also http://www.outsourcemagazine.co.uk/articles/item/3540-standardisation-in-outsourcing http://www.outsourcemagazine.co.uk/articles/item/3717-how-do-small-and-medium-sized-enterprises-smes-best-benefit-from-outsourcing http://nearshoreamericas.com/services-integration-nearshore-delivery/ Especially SMEs will benefit from „Standardisation, Automation and SaaS in offshore/nearshore ADM Sourcing” SW Outsourcing Solutions 2 © pliXos GmbH
3. Typical Outsourcing Steps and pliXos’ Solutions The pliXos SaaS solutions cover all phases of an outsourcing project SW Outsourcing Solutions 3 © pliXos GmbH Developing an outsourcing strategy Finding the right partner Excelling in operations Helping clients meet their objectives in an optimal, efficient and low cost way using the pliXos Global Sourcing Platform solutions Outsourcing Advisor Tender Manager Outsourcing Director Free search for providers and easy tools B2B Marketplace
4. Identifying the best fitting Provider and cooperating via the online Platform - www.plixos.com/market SW Outsourcing Solutions 4 © pliXos GmbH
5. Identifying the best fitting Provider and cooperating via the online Platform - www.plixos.com/market  Simple search functionalities  Save of favourite providers  Administration of tenders, offers and orders  Option of further support by pliXos up to taking full ownership of a project as prime contractor SW Outsourcing Solutions 5 © pliXos GmbH
6.  Scientific analysis and definition of a fitting concept in cooperation with an university  Comprehensive market feedback by personal interviews and online questionnaires  Detailed specification in place – development shall be finished in Spring 2015 Provider Rating the next extension of the B2B marketplace customers ask for Thoroughly evaluated, well defined and ready to be implemented SW Outsourcing Solutions 6 © pliXos GmbH
7. 1. Strategy Definition & Simulation: Outsourcing Advisor Enabling the development of an effective sourcing strategy as efficiently as possible through significantly reduced cost and shorter project duration* * compared to typical consulting project resp. in-house process Supporting the development of customers‘ outsourcing strategy Business case analysis, cost calculation Analysis of the overall suitability for outsourcing Assessment of possible service providers and suitable locations Outsourcing Advisor SW Outsourcing Solutions 7 © pliXos GmbH
8. 2. Tendering & Evaluation: Tender Manager Evaluating and selecting the most suitable service provider as efficiently as possible through significantly reduced cost and shorter project duration * compared to typical consulting project resp. in-house process Creation of tender documents (RFI, RFP) Building the central contact management Management of tender participation, supporting the NDA process Management of quotations and responses Supporting the evaluation process with advanced analysis capabilities Tender Manager SW Outsourcing Solutions 8 © pliXos GmbH
9. 3. Implementation & Governance: Outsourcing Director Delivering remotely developed applications software at lower cost with significantly greater project transparency and with reduced risk of failure * compared to typical in house process Supporting the reporting process to management Supporting project requirements & planning Creation of project knowledge base and communication scheme Management of documents requirements, project teams and source code Analysis of software delivery quality Outsourcing Director SW Outsourcing Solutions 9 © pliXos GmbH
10. Comprehensive reporting with further drill-down functionality Complete set of well established tools optimised for management of global Software projects Enhanced Reporting on Development Progress Comprehensive reporting for the project manager and his team SW Outsourcing Solutions 10 © pliXos GmbH