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Outsourcing to India: The Offshore Advantage (Hardcover)

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  • Hardcover: 275 pages
  • Publisher: Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. K (Feb 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 3540208550
  • ISBN-13: 978-3540208556
  • Product Dimensions: 24.1 x 16.5 x 2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 756,358 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)
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A day does not pass without a newspaper report about yet another company that has started outsourcing technology or other business processes to India. Managers across the world are beating a path to India because it is the global leader for offshore IT-enabled services. Many corporate leaders seek to reduce their costs. Many seek to improve service quality, but not many understand India on their first visit and some are confused by clashes of culture. This book aims to introduce India, the major players in the Indian service industry, the reasons why you should utilise India as an offshore outsourcing destination and the steps you need to take to find and work with a local partner. This book advises you on who is important, where they are and what they are doing in India. It will help you to avoid cultural clashes and smooth over the traumatic transition period once you decide outsourcing to India is the right strategic decision for your company.

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A day does not pass without a newspaper report about yet another company that has started outsourcing technology or other business processes to India. Managers across the world are beating a path to India because it is the global leader for offshore IT-enabled services. Many corporate leaders seek to reduce their costs. Many seek to improve service quality, but not many understand India on their first visit and some are confused by clashes of culture.

This book aims to introduce India, the major players in the Indian service industry, the reasons why you should utilise India as an offshore outsourcing destination and the steps you need to take to find and work with a local partner. This book advises you on who is important,
where they are and what they are doing in India. It will help you to avoid cultural clashes and smooth over the traumatic transition period once you decide outsourcing to India is the right strategic decision for your company.

First Impressions - Indian History and Religion - Contemporary Indian Politics - Culture and Food - Domestic Travel - Security Concerns - The Outsourcing Drivers - The Major Industry Players in India - Ownership Models and
Partnership - The Major Outsourcing Locations - Industry Associations and Research Bodies - Outsourcing Objectives -
Destination India - Outsourcing Flavours - Success Criteria - Vendor Selection - Legal Contract Arrangement - Quality and the Service Level Agreement - Migration & Knowledge Transfer - Culture and Communication - Adapt the
Organisation - Employee Transition and Exit Management

Includes a foreword from India by Kiran Karnik, president of NASSCOM, and a foreword from Europe by Nigel Roxburgh, co-founder of the National Outsourcing Association.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Current, clear, constructive, 11 Mar 2004
By Suzee Foster (London United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
The best way to understand the value of India as the preferred offshoring destination is to see it in action. The second best way is to read this book. It helps save time from wondering or worrying about perceived issues with sage and swift guidance. Current, clear and constructive insights. Even the most savvy practioner will benefit.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Read !, 23 Feb 2005
By Rolf Dobelli "getAbstract.com" (Switzerland) - See all my reviews
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This book has several notable strengths. Author Mark Kobayashi-Hillary, an outsourcing consultant, combines detailed information about India with in-depth knowledge of outsourcing markets, processes and methods. He provides an overview of India and a profile of India's outsourcing industry, including the major players in a rapidly changing marketplace, important aspects of cultural awareness and thoughts on how to organize your outsourcing endeavor, including vendor selection and contract provisions. At times, the organizational structure of the book is somewhat disorienting, shifting focus from travel guide to outsourcing primer to nuts-and-bolts analysis of India's outsourcing market and how best to capitalize on it. Occasionally the narrative flow is a bit mechanical, but who really cares? If your company is considering or already has a major investment in offshore outsourcing in India, this book is an outright must read. Despite its structural flaws, we strongly recommend its authoritative blend of practical business, legal and cultural advice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very business - focussed, 13 Sep 2004
By Michael Taylor (Cambridge, UK) - See all my reviews
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This book is heavily focussed on the business aspects of working with Indian outsourcers. It gives excellent advice, written from practical examples and gives the reader a good roadmap to succeeding in an area where mistakes are common.

Would recommend strongly.

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