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Definition of 'Business Process Outsourcing - BPO'

A method of subcontracting various business-related operations to a third party. When business process outsourcing began, it applied chiefly to manufacturing entities, such as soft drink manufacturers. However, it is now applicable to the outsourcing of services.

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Business process outsourcing is known as offshore outsourcing if the outsourcing is sent to another country. It is known as nearshore outsourcing if it is done with a neighboring country. Another form of BPO is known as information-technology-enabled service (ITES).

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