outsourcing standouts

The International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (IAOP) released its 2007 list of the top outsourcing companies in such areas as information technology, business processes, facility services, real estate and capital asset management, manufacturing, and logistics. Companies were judged on four critical characteristics: size and growth, customer references, orga- nizational competencies, and management capabilities. Here are the group's picks for the top 10.

1. IBM
2. Capgemini
3. Hewlett-Packard
4. Sodexho Alliance
5. Accenture
6. Wipro Technologies
7. Infosys
8. Genpact
9. Tech Mahindra
10. Cambridge

[Source: International Association of Outsourcing Professionals (www.outsourcingprofessional.org)]