The 2018 report on operations and outsourcing highlights that while outsourcing is not dead, only about 30% of current contracts are expected to remain unchanged. The emphasis is shifting from offshoring to automation and integrated service delivery, with organizations increasingly relying on external partnerships to adapt to the digital landscape. Key trends include investment in automation technologies and a pivot in the role of Global Business Services (GBS) towards more strategic, data-driven operations.
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