Capterra Glossary
Application Outsourcing
Application outsourcing refers to a potential model of operation in which a business will outsource the management of its entire suite of applications. This comprises many functions, including development, maintenance, troubleshooting, programming, and more. It often can increase efficiency and give businesses access to outside expertise.
What Small and Midsize Businesses Need to Know About Application Outsourcing
There are many instances in which a small business may need to engage in application outsourcing. This allows small businesses to hire and manage application development efforts more efficiently. It also prevents small businesses from needing to hire full-time personnel to manage a more limited suite of software.
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- Bill of Materials (BOM)
- Supply Chain
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- SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)
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