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2010 US Public Sector Business Consulting Services Rates Increase by 3.5 Percent
Monadnock Research (VIII N10) - 12 March 2010
Rates for business consulting services provided to US public service organizations in 2010 increased by 3.5 percent over 2009 levels. The mean hourly rate for services across all categories was a little under $200. But less than one-fifth of business consulting services firms included executive-level positions in their negotiated rate schedules. This Research Note summarizes our analysis of rates for the business consulting services category under the US GSA's Schedule 874, Mission Oriented Business Integrated Services (MOBIS). It also analyzes the consolidated hourly rates of each firm within MR's 8 labor rate categories, including details on the categories themselves, for the top 5 percent of the 2,000 firms providing related services. Over the next eight weeks we will publish our analysis of rates for financial and business advisory services, human resources and administrative services, advertising and integrated marketing services, and information technology professional services. (1,850 words, 4 Charts) . . . More

2010 Global Consulting Firm Rate Study Launches - Free to Participants
Monadnock Research - 25 February 2010
Monadnock Research announces its comprehensive research program for 2010 consulting firm rates. The study will be the largest negotiated client rate study ever conducted. Participation is free and confidential. Statistical results will be aggregated and reported in a final series of 500+ page reports by industry that will be made available only to participants. . . . More

IBM to Revamp U.S. General Services Administration's Acquisition and Procurement System
Monadnock Research - 18 February 2010
MR - The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) has awarded IBM a services contract to modernize the system that federal agencies and their suppliers use to source equipment, supplies, information technology (IT), and telecom services. The award has a contract value of $74.4 million over eight-years. Northrop Grumman, Vertex Information and Computer Consulting Services, and Collins Consulting will work with IBM on the project. (300 words) . . . More

PRGX Global Expands Service Offering to Include Advisory Services and Data Analytics
Monadnock Research - 21 January 2010
MR - PRGX Global (PRGX), a leading global recovery audit firm, is expanding into data analytics and advisory services. PRGX is calling the new category of combined audit, analytics, and advisory services "profit discovery," and looks to create significant additional opportunities for the firm to serve existing clients and expand into new industry areas, including healthcare and public services. PRGX was known previously as PRG-Schultz International, Inc. (555 words) . . . More

Consulting Category Management 2009: Trends & Best Practices
Monadnock Research (VIII N1) - 1 January 2009
Monadnock Research conducted a number of interviews with consulting category management executives at leading organizations during 2009. This 60 page report provides details on the trends, best practices, and strategic priorities at 7 organizations with leading consulting category management practices. The report also provides details on the Monadnock Research Value Leadership Framework for consulting category management. Purchase report here: http://www.monadnockresearch.net/products/item32.cfm . . . More

PricewaterhouseCoopers Acquires Alaris Consulting
Monadnock Research - 15 December 2009
MR - PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) has acquired a substantial portion of the operating assets of Alaris Consulting (Alaris), a supply chain management consultancy focused on strategic sourcing, supply chain optimization, and reducing cost and complexity in supply chains. The acquisition supports PwC's strategy of accelerated growth in business consulting, and extends the firm's consulting capabilities in supply chain management and sustainable cost reduction. Alaris' CEO, Michael Deering, has been admitted as a PwC principal and joins the firm's advisory practice as a member of its Strategy & Operations group (410 words). . . . More

Strategic Diversification of Mid-Market Companies the Top Priority for Engaging Consultants and Advisors
Clemente Comm. (VII N54) - 9 December 2009
Clemente - Forty-five percent of U.S. middle-market companies say the process of "strategic diversification" is a main driver for retaining consultants and other professional services firms, according to the findings of a recent study by Clemente Communications. More than 36 percent rank complications in R&D/new product development as a primary concern, and nearly 33 percent voice fear about delays in new product launches. More than 72 percent of client organizations plan to evaluate three or more firms before making an engagement decision (455 words). Purchase 80 page report here: http://www.monadnockresearch.net/products/item34.cfm . . . More

Capgemini Holds FairPoint Hostage for $30 Million Preference in Bankruptcy
Monadnock Research (VII N51) - 19 November 2009
MR - FairPoint Communications, who filed a U.S. bankruptcy petition in late October, has agreed to settle its fee dispute with Capgemini for $30 million in cash. Half that amount has been paid and the other half is due and payable by 31 December. An additional $20 million will be treated as unsecured debt. Unsecured creditors, bondholders, shareholders, and union members are starting to question FairPoint's decision to compensate consultants, attorneys, executives, and secured lenders with cash, leaving little for them. The fact that Capgemini was able to threaten to cancel its 2009 IT services agreement and get such a large percentage of what it was owed as an unsecured creditor in cash has rankled some stakeholders. Research Note includes details on negotiated settlement and full text of contracts and related documents. . . . More

U.S. Office of Federal Procurement Policy Proposes New Contractor Regulation Limiting Personal Conflicts of Interest
Monadnock Research - 13 November 2009
MR - The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council are proposing to amend the "Federal Acquisition Regulation" to address personal conflicts of interest by employees of government contractors as required by the Duncan Hunter National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal 2009. The NDAA calls for the Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) to develop a policy to prevent personal conflicts of interest by contractor employees performing acquisition functions. It also requires OFPP to develop personal conflicts-of-interest clauses for inclusion in solicitations, contracts, task orders, and delivery orders. . . . More

Optimism in Global Economies Continues to Grow Among U.S. Industrial Manufacturers
PricewaterhouseCoopers - 28 October 2009
PwC -- Optimism in the U.S. and global economies among U.S.-based industrial manufacturers is on the rise and a turnaround is expected over the next 12 months, according to the PricewaterhouseCoopers third-quarter Manufacturing Barometer report. While only 7 percent of those surveyed expect their organizations to recover from the recession by the end of 2009. Sixty-eight percent expect their business to recover by the end of 2010. Concern about market demand remained the chief barrier to growth over the next 12 months, but concern about legislative, regulatory, and taxation policies increased significantly. Companies planning major new capital expenditures over the next 12 months were up to 37 percent, but the level of projected spending dropped sharply from 6.2 percent to 3.9 percent of sales. The categories of expenditures selected by more than a third of respondents include new product and service introductions, research and development, and business acquisitions. . . . More

Black & Veatch Launches BPO Organization Serving Providers of Water, Wastewater and Power Services
Monadnock Research - 19 October 2009
MR - Black & Veatch has extended its capabilities in the water, wastewater, and power industries by launching infraManagement Group (iMG). iMG assists owners in the management of assets, and supports non-utility owners of energy and water operations, including financial institutions, airports, colleges, and industrial users. . . . More

Three Out of Four Global 1000 Companies Cannot Align Cost Reductions with Declines in Revenues and Profits
Hackett Group – 19 September 2009
Hackett Group - The world's largest companies have for the most part failed in their efforts to reduce the cost of functions such as Finance, IT, HR, and Procurement over the past year, exacerbating the impact of dramatic declines in revenue, profits, and earnings, according to new research from the Hackett Group. . . . More

Seller and Buyer Beware: The Consequences of Maintaining Margins and Reducing Rates at Any Cost
re: The Auditors - 20 August 2009
A recent post in Francine McKenna's re: The Auditors Weblog offers interesting perspective on some of the extraordinary steps Deloitte is taking to minimize the impact on partner income during the current economic crisis. And this is in no way limited to Deloitte, as the comments clearly bear out. The article and comments are a must read for procurement professionals. . . . More

Risk of Procurement Waste, Abuse, and Fraud Poses Heightened Threat
PricewaterhouseCoopers - 4 August 2009
An analysis of National Procurement Fraud Task Force data by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) found that the most prevalent types of procurement fraud schemes prosecuted were bribery, bid rigging, embezzlement, money laundering, and false claims. Bribery accounted for 27 percent of the schemes identified. PwC's report, "Cracking down: The facts about risks in the procurement cycle," identifies effective strategies and procedures business leaders can adopt to prevent procurement fraud and mitigate risk. . . . More

Consulting Client Insights: IBM Transformation
Monadnock Research (VII N39) - 25 July 2009
IBM's consulting revenues were hit hard in its most recent fiscal quarter. While profitability has increased, those increases have been driven largely by expense reductions as a result of changes in IBM's global delivery model; and the company has no plan to pass those savings along to clients in reduced fees. This Research Note explores the impact of IBM's strategic transformation and shifts in consulting resources on the company's ability to deliver on its promise to provide higher quality services to clients, while simultaneously providing higher margins to investors. Our Note offers perspective on IBM's Q2-2009 financial results for services, along with recommendations on what clients should do to assess the ongoing transformation at IBM and potential impacts on strategic sourcing initiatives for consulting, IT services, and outsourcing. . . . More

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