
We know that
offshore outsourcing
is beneficial to our economy; no
wonder most companies and businesses rely on its positive outlook.
There is a rapid growth of
outsourcing, and because of that, more investors come to invest in countries like India and the Philippines where offshore outsourcing is a trend, , what with
their world-class talent that most investors love.
The question is: will outsourcing
last without any headstrong force, amid hindrances? If the issues of outsourcing
continue, the end or the downturn of offshore outsourcing in business sectors
becomes probable. In the previous information that I've read, about eighty-five
percent of Dutch companies are dissatisfied with offshore outsourcing.
It is said that lack of
experience with offshoring strategies and bad experiences with the partners are
among the major problems some companies have faced or are facing.
It also stated that cultural
differences are often greater than expected; knowledge transfer proves to be difficult
and the quality of the collaboration is often disappointing. Additional costs
are also often underestimated.
Companies which are successful
with offshoring usually own more than 50 percent of the foreign participating
interest.
Outsourcing companies should hire
external experts who could focus on long term goals and objectives, and not
just on cost savings.
In addition, if the two partners
understand each other's opinions and decisions for the company, this will not
be a regretful situation for the investor, and as well as for the vendor.