In their eagerness to offshore increasingly complex and complete processes and operations, many companies fail to consider all the potential risks or to recognize the requirements for long-term success. This piece explores a number of important economic and organizational factors that must be taken into account when initiating offshoring, ranging from a consideration of unexpected setup costs to how to decide on a location. Other concerns covered include the elements of a solid offshoring contract and managing the virtual enterprise created by the combination of onshore and offshore operations. This is the first report in The Conference Board series Thinking Offshoring Through: A Framework for Decision Makers.

Topics Covered:

• Determining the Bottom Line
• Deciding on a Pricing Framework
• Uncovering the hidden costs
• Implementing Offshore Operations
• Setting the Stage
• Making the Move

Special Features:

• Lists common operational mistakes in offshoring
• Cautionary tale of how NOT to offshore your operation.
• An exit strategy plan.
• The pros and cons of three key service delivery methods.