21 November 2008
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Shared Service Centres for Europe & the Offshore Challenge

Investment Strategies and Location Benchmarking Study


About the report
Oxford Intelligence together with IBM-PLI have produced a new unique business intelligence study on the future of international investment trends in locations of shared service centres serving the European market.

The study incorporates an independent benchmarking analysis of key European and offshore locations, with an assessment of each location's competitive offer as a viable centre for shared service operations. The core of the research is based on a programme of executive depth interviews with a sample of key companies that have invested in European shared service centres.

The Oxford Intelligence study is designed and researched specifically from an international cross-border investment angle. There is a particular emphasis on the role and perceived value of economic development agencies.

How will it help you?
The study will provide an indispensable tool in the formulation of your strategies for inward investment promotion, location competence assessment and competitor benchmarking. It will help you to understand the key business issues and location drivers facing key decision makers for shared service centre operations in world leading companies including:
  • Understand the major trends in demands for shared services and variation by industry sector
  • Understand the jargon and key issues
  • Analysis of major investors and investments in shared service centres
  • Foresight into future corporate investment strategies in shared services
  • Detailed appraisal of key location drivers for different types of shared services functions
  • Competitor intelligence - benchmarking your region/city against leading European locations
  • Understand the role and value of economic development agencies in assisting companies in their investment process
The full report is now available in both printed and electronic formats For further information on the study please download the full document or contact research@oxint.com


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