The Vested model derives its name from its hallmark collaborative approach, through which companies and their service providers gain a vested interest in each other’s success.

What LEAN did for manufacturing that changed the business world in 1990, VESTED will do for outsourcing. Vested Outsourcing is a fundamental business model paradigm shift in the ways in which a company that outsource and their service providers do business.

Developed by Kate Vitasek in conjunction with the University of Tennessee , Vested Outsourcing is a new methodology by which companies that outsource and service providers can work together more effectively. They work collaboratively to develop a performance-based partnership in which both parties’ interests are aligned, and each become vested in each others’ success.

From the days when companies took their first hesitant steps in partial outsourcing, the prevalence of outsourcing has grown exponentially; the practice of outsourcing much of a company functions has become commonplace. But advancements in sophistication have not accompanied that growth, which has been largely reckless. Companies across the globe unwittingly discovered that in their haste and as a result of their lack of experience in outsourcing, they often struck less than optimal deals and relationships. Outsourcing has been somewhat like the wild west, with millions of companies galloping in without the full understanding of how to structure an outsourcing relationship thoughtfully to achieve success. We have conducted that thoughtful analysis, and you can apply our prudent strategies – now.

Vitasek’s extensive research and consulting with leading companies has identified the 10 ailments in the flawed outsourcing business model prevalent today. Business managers and leaders typically discover – to their surprise and dismay – that their current outsourcing agreements are plagued with one or more of these 10 ailments.

Some of the most progressive companies have challenged the inevitable as a result of extensive viruses their traditional outsourcing business models have created in their first-generation outsourced business models. Their initial efforts led to the emergence of Vested Outsourcing concepts. Vitasek’s research has unlocked five key tenets of a sound outsourcing partnership. Her work provides insights and sets the stage for companies to take their outsourcing relationships to the next level – a true vested performance partnership.

Through the lens of Vested Outsourcing, business executives are able to discern the ailments permeating their outsourcing relationships, and from them determine the causes of many of their current problems. As the Five Rules of the Vested Outsourcing model gains widespread acceptance, Vested Outsourcing will become the standard for worldwide adoption.