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But what about some legitimate concerns such as:
- The possibility of lack of communication in dealing with non North American organizations
- The possibility of inferior product delivery
- The question of patent concerns and piracy
These are all necessary concerns no doubt. But these can all be satisfactorily addressed if the outsourcing organization does its homework prior to outsourcing.
The first step to obviate these problems should be to connect with a local consultant who can serve as a bridge between the outsourcing company and the vendor. A consultant who can provide the right vendor and one who is truly familiar with both cultures should be sought. And above all, the consultant should be able to provide the outsourcing company with the best advice and method of transacting outsourcing to ensure there are minimal problems, if any. There is no reason not to benefit from the vast pool of computer engineers India has to offer. The worst reason to refrain from outsourcing would be the fear based on limited information and irrational considerations.
LancetWorldwide, a consultant company working out of Kanata, Canada, has a FREE initial consultation service and they may be contacted for setting up a meeting. They have a comprehensive protocol with successful offshore outsourcing best practices. They can give you a chockfull of ideas in outsourcing, especially to India where 80% of IT outsourcing is taking place. They have Canadian consultants who at the same time are well-versed in the business ethics and skills of the Indian marketplace and they also have already developed outsourced e-learning software in Cyberabad, India.
Lancet Worldwide, Moe Burney - CEO
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