PLUNKETT'S OUTSOURCING & OFFSHORING INDUSTRY ALMANAC 2011Key Features:-Industry trends analysis, market data and competitive intelligence-Market forecasts and Industry Statistics-Industry Associations and Professional Societies List-In-Depth Profiles of hundreds of leading companies-Industry Glossary-Buyer may register for access to search and export data at Plunkett Research OnlinePages: 498Statistical Tables Provided: 9Companies Profiled: 350Geographic Focus: GlobalA complete market research report, including forecasts and market estimates, technologies analysis and developments at innovative firms.You will gain vital insights that can help you shape your own strategy for business development, product development and investments.-How is the industry evolving?-How is the industry being shaped by new technologies?-How is demand growing in emerging markets and mature economies?-What is the size of the market now and in the future?-What are the financial results of the leading companies?-What are the names and titles of top executives?Contents, Statistics, Forecasts and Analysis Include:Major Trends Affecting the Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry1) Pros and Cons of Outsourcing & Offshoring2) BPO and KPO: White-Collar and Professional Tasks Are Offshored to a Growing Extent3) Health Care Goes Offshore, Medical Tourism Thrives in China, India and Elsewhere4) Medical Trials Conducted Abroad Spark Concerns5) From India to Singapore to Australia, Nations Compete Fiercely in Biotech Development6) Offshoring to India Drives Changes in Global Consulting7) Outsourcing & Offshoring in Eastern Europe, South America and the Middle East on the Rise8) Outsourcing & Offshoring Boom in China Challenged by Rising Wages, Employee Demands and Increased Regulation9) R&D in China Becomes a Major Factor10) Offshore Research, Development & Engineering Grows in India, Singapore, Taiwan and Korea11) Globalization: Growth in Offshore Apparel Manufacturing Slows/China Remains Major Factor12) The Vast Majority of Shoes Sold in the U.S. Are Now Made in China13) Many Industry Sectors Seek Consulting and Outsourcing Income, Competing with Pure Consultancies14) Corporate Clients Want Solid Returns on IT Investments15) Original Design Manufacturing (ODM) Booms16) Globalization and Worldwide Collaboration Fuel the Research Efforts of Major Corporations17) 3PL Supply Chain Management Evolves to Serve the Global Market18) Hi-Tech Manufacturing Collaboration Spans the GlobeOutsourcing & Offshoring Industry Statistics1) Outsourcing & Offshoring Industry Overview2) Sales of Services of All Types to Foreign & U.S. Markets: 2003-20083) U.S. Trade in Private Services by Type: 2004-20084) U.S. Trade in Private Services by Type: 1999-20035) U.S. Trade in Private Services by Type: 1993-19986) U.S. Trade in Private Services by Type: 1986-19917) Estimated U.S. Export Revenue for Professional, Scientific & Technical Services Firms (Except Notaries): 2005-20088) Top 50 Countries Exporting Textiles & Apparel to the U.S., All MFA Fibers: 2008-20099) Top Ten Suppliers & Destinations of U.S. Computers & Electronic Products: 2003-2009