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Knowledge process outsourcing
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<p>Knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) describes the <a href="/facts/Outsourcing/qa3WgJ7u">outsourcing</a> of core information-related business activities which are competitively important or form an integral part of a company's <a href="/facts/Value_chain/nIfCnfcA">value chain</a>. KPO requires advanced analytical and technical skills as well as a high degree of specialist expertise. </p><p>Reasons behind KPO include an increase in specialized knowledge and expertise, additional value creation, the potential for cost reductions, and a shortage of skilled labor. KPO is a continuation of <a href="/facts/Business_process_outsourcing/qa3WgJ7u">business process outsourcing</a>, yet with rather more of business complexity. To be successful in knowledge process outsourcing, a lot of guide is required from <a href="/facts/Interorganizational_system/Nk4lJ8XL">interorganizational system</a>. </p>