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Consolidation and shared services: a proven method for saving tax dollars.
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A Midwestern mayor--who happened to be involved in discussions about merging fire and EMS services with neighboring communities--recently had a heart attack. Grateful for the quick response of the paramedics, he admitted that at the time, the name on the side of the ambulance was irrelevant. What was important was the speed of their response and the treatment he received, which resulted in his full recovery.
The current fiscal environment is forcing local governments to transform the way they do business. Less funding is available at the state and federal levels, leading to a severe "trickle down" process. Local revenue sources ...
- Shared services: a strategy for reinventing government.
- Magazine article from: Government Finance Review Wilson, David A. August 1, 2004 700+ words
...full benefits of their investments. Shared services is an operating model for back-office...business functions. The essence of shared services is the consolidation of administrative...effectively and efficiently as possible. Shared services is the leading method for reducing...
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- Press release article from: Business Wire May 30, 2007 700+ words
...c58414) has announced the addition of Shared Services and Outsourcing in European Government...This databook gives the size of the shared services opportunity for IT services vendors...services The proportion of revenues for shared services projects Projections from 2006 to...
- Shared services: from vogue to value.
- Magazine article from: Human Resource Planning Ulrich, Dave September 1, 1995 700+ words
...In a similar way, the concept of shared services has suddenly and without much fanfare...companies are jumping into the practice of shared services without fully understanding why or...Given the emerging experiences with shared services, what are the insights that will...
- Shared services how Irish shared services centres are adding value.
- Magazine article from: Accountancy Ireland Mohan, Shane Witt, Richard June 1, 2006 700+ words
...many organisations to establish their shared services centre spanning back-office and...the challenges facing established shared services centres in Ireland, and identifies...Challenge and Opportunity Established shared services operations in Ireland, and in other...
- Shared Services are Rapidly Expanding as a Way to Provide IT Infrastructure and...
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire May 30, 2007 700+ words
...May 2007-Research and Markets: Shared Services are Rapidly Expanding as a Way to...c58417) has announced the addition of Shared Services and Outsourcing in European Government...This databook gives the size of the shared services opportunity for IT services vendors...
- Shared Services
- Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Small Business January 1, 2007 700+ words
Shared Services "Shared services" is a term defining an operational philosophy that involves...the hiring for an entire chain of retail stores. The term "shared services" can also apply to partnerships formed between separate businesses...
- Shared Services Will Generate Demand for a Wide Range of IT Services in the...
- Press release article from: M2 Presswire July 26, 2007 700+ words
...2007-Research and Markets: Shared Services Will Generate Demand for a...the Technology Challenge of Shared Services in Government (Technology...their offering The creation of shared services will generate a number of...
- 2009 Shared Services Excellence Awards Winners Announced.
- Press release article from: Business Wire April 1, 2009 700+ words
...ORLANDO, Fla. -- SSON's 2009 Shared Services Excellence Awards winners were...th) Annual North American Shared Services Week in Orlando, FL. Held at the Omni Orlando Resort, shared services leaders gathered together for...