Developing outsourcing strategies for MIS: A mathematical programming approach

L. Douglas Smith, Ashok Subramanian, Robert M. Nauss, Ron Beck

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Abstract

As organizations introduce new systems and phase out legacy systems, they weigh alternatives regarding the transfer of applications to new platforms, outsourcing of applications, development of applications in-house, and outsourcing of the development of applications. They also recruit new talent and develop new competence in existing staff. When MIS plans are too ambitious, schedules must be altered or additional resources must be acquired. To deal with these complexities, a mixed-integer programming model is proposed. The model, developed for the information services division of a state governmental agency, is used to study the economies of different combinations of full-time staff, contract workers and outsourcing to implement MIS plans. In this paper, we present the model and relate experience with its use.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)249
Number of pages1
JournalProceedings of the Hawaii International Conference on System Sciences
DOIs
StatePublished - 2001
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • MIS strategic planning
  • Mixed-integer programming
  • Outsourcing

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Computer Science

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