Citation
(2004), "Offshore Development: Proven Strategies and Tactics for Success", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, Vol. 53 No. 3. https://doi.org/10.1108/ijppm.2004.07953cae.004
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2004, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Offshore Development: Proven Strategies and Tactics for Success
Offshore Development: Proven Strategies and Tactics for Success
M.M. SathyanarayanGlobaldev PublishingISBN: 0972795308$49.95
Offshore development is both news and controversial – does it mean the end of indigenous software development for western nations. This book points out that the phenomenon is not new: large software companies have taken advantage of offshore development since the early 1990s. Recently, mid-sized companies and some startups have embraced “offshoring”.
Transforming the vision of offshoring into reality is fraught with significant risks. Many companies launch into offshoring without fully understanding these issues. Consequently, many have either failed or are marginally successful. To be successful, the companies must approach offshoring as a strategic initiative. It takes planning, a long term orientation, understanding and addressing issues across companies, time zones and cultures.
This book is intended to assist senior executives in the software industry gain a balanced viewpoint – understand the benefits of offshoring as well as the associated risks and best practices to manage those risks effectively.
This information-packed book is based on the author’s direct experiences during the past 15 years in implementing offshore development. It provides guidelines for dealing with these frequently asked questions:
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Why consider offshore development?
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Is offshore development right for a specific company?
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What types of projects qualify for offshore development?
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Which countries should be considered?
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What are the challenges?
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What is the best way to organize for success?
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How to select the best vendor from a pool of hundreds?
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How to identify the best opportunities?
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How to control projects remotely, gain visibility and measure results?
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What are the hidden costs?
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How can the risks be managed?
If you are considering taking development offshore, this is well worth a look. For others, it is an interesting examination of this growing phenomenon.