Continuous improvement of outsourcing processess: the experience of an electric power distributor

Authors

  • José Ocelo Maciel Pinho Universidade Federal do Ceará / Companhia Energética do Ceará
  • Erico Veras Marques Universidade Federal do Ceará
  • Francisco Vicente Sales Melo Universidade Federal de Pernambuco / Faculdade Ateneu (FATE)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.19177/reen.v5e12012224-252

Keywords:

Outsourcing, Continuous improvement, Energy distribution

Abstract

The present work aims at analyzing how continuous improvement is developed in the outsourced processes of an electric power distribution company. The study brings a summary of outsourcing highlighting the complexity and difficulty of such a process as well as the importance of a partnership between taker and service provider. Results obtained indicate that in order continuously improve outsourced processes, essential factors must be consideredamong them: well defined service level agreements contract, selection of service providers with expertise in the activity, partnership formation and systematic evaluation of partner companies.

Published

2012-05-11

Issue

Section

Artigos Científicos