SSON Research & Analytics Blogs

Embracing Change: The Power of the GBS Model
- Posted by Naomi Secor on September 9, 2024

The SSON Research & Analytics GBS Model offers a comprehensive framework designed to help organizations navigate our changing landscape.

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Mastering Metrics: 5 Essentials for Excellence
- Posted by Naomi Secor on August 2, 2024

In today’s complex landscape of shared services and global business services (GBS), measuring and benchmarking performance is no longer optional

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Six Reasons Why New Global Capability Centers Struggle to Establish Themselves
- Posted by Aniisu K. Verghese on June 19, 2024

Have you ever wondered why some Global Capability Centers (GCCs) flourish while others flounder, despite having similar resources and goals? In India alone, it is projected that 800 new GCCs will launch operations in the next 5-6 years, adding to the existing 1600.

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Global Business Services – Key Trends
- Posted by Shakti Jauhar on June 11, 2024

Global Business Services (GBS) are multifaceted operating units that integrate various business processes and functions across an organization. The GBS landscape is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, changing customer expectations, and dynamic market conditions.

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Standardization vs Unique Customer Centric Customization?
- Posted by Chris Gunning on June 7, 2024

STANDARDIZATION vs UNIQUE CUSTOMER CENTRIC CUSTOMIZATION? I indeed salute all of you GBS and SSC leaders and employees across the world, who have to grapple with this question every day.

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Navigating GBS Disruption: Key Insights
- Posted by Naomi Secor on June 5, 2024

In the next decade, Global Business Services (GBS) will undergo a profound transformation. Previously dominated by transactional tasks in finance, HR, procurement, and IT, GBS is evolving into a sophisticated arena driven by GenAI and knowledge services.

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Unveiling Excellence: The Evolution of Global Business Services
- Posted by Naomi Secor on May 2, 2024

In the ever-changing landscape of business operations, one model stands out as a beacon of innovation and value addition: Global Business Services (GBS). Since its inception, GBS has undergone a remarkable transformation, transitioning from a cost-cutting initiative to a pivotal element in executing

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Navigating a Tidal Wave: The Evolving Landscape of Shared Services
- Posted by Naomi Secor on February 14, 2024

Welcome to the shared services saga, where 2024 is tossing us onto a bit of a rocky road, and things are changing faster than you can say “innovation.” It’s a roller coaster of tech, talent, and reorganization. But fear not, while the change is rapid, the opportunity has never been greater

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