Physical boundaries of organizations are fading away. Workforce
and business partners operating at different locations interact and
work together virtually. Wireless gadgets like Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs)
have transformed the way road warriors operate. Now, sales representatives
remain connected with their firm, receive latest lead information, update
customers' data, place customers' orders and report to their
bosses - all from the field, without physically going
to their office. Likewise, service personnel receive work
orders and update their status virtually. Research by Nemertes indicates
that nearly 87% of the workforce is working outside the
traditional main office, creating the need to support a true virtual enterprise,
a matter of competitive edge.
Today, for many skilled workers, their residence is the
workplace. They perform jobs without commuting between residence and
office. Flare Consultants was the pioneer in creating a virtual
office. The consulting team of Flare consultants
is spread across south east of England and North America. A business
infrastructure was created, so that the consultants' team can communicate
with each other, clients, partners and suppliers irrespective of their
locations and time zones. Sharing a whiteboard helped the Flare Consultants in
spelling out ideas and concepts. |
