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Business Process Outsourcing

By F. John Reh, About.com

Definition: Business Process Outsourcing(abbreviated BPO) is the practice of hiring other companies to handle functions like customer care and billing services. When offshore companies are used, the practice is called Business Process Offshoring.
Also Known As: Business Process Offshoring, BPO
Examples: Some companies use Business Process Outsourcing in an attempt to reduce their costs by hiring specialized companies to operate their call centers.
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