Global Outsourcing Has Many Benefits
Global outsourcing has many benefits with cost reduction a frequent catalyst that causes firms to examine offshore options. This introspection encourages many firms to first look at their manufacturing locations and processes. While most types of manufacturing can be outsourced offshore, service and software industries have also benefited from offshore outsourcing.
One example of a non-manufacturing company to benefit from outsourcing is HireRight, Inc., a privately-held employment screening vendor headquartered in Irvine, California. They have been able to obtain greater output at a lower cost, thus significantly improving their financial position.
They are one of the largest Internet-based independent screening providers focusing on employment background screening. This includes drug and health screening, along with employment and educational verifications as required by the customer for large and mid-size organizations. Their customers have offices around the globe including major markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Middle East, and selected markets in South America and Africa.
The main obstacles that needed to be addressed revolve around language and communication, expectations of contracted work, and cultural differences, yet they have made outsourcing a significant part of their production solutions and is currently enjoying partnerships with Estonia, Russia and India.