Comments on: Quick Survey on Outsourcing

By: Tudor

Tudor — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:46:21 +0000

I run a software development outsourcing business and I can tell you that at least now during the crises the nb 1 reason why companies outsource is to reduce costs. Programmer wages in less developed countries like mine can be up to 10 times smaller then in the US. It can be very profitable both for them (that get a cheap product and the same quality – if they choose a partner carefully of course) and me (a steady amount work/clients is good for business).

By: Kahuna

Kahuna — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 12:04:30 +0000

Just filled out the form. Very interesting topic. I often outsource tasks that would take me a lot of time to finish and where my expertise isn’t as good. E.g. I have some programming skills but a professional works 10x faster giving me more time to work on task that I excell at.

By: Leslie

Leslie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:07:45 +0000

Form filled and I wait for you to share the results.

I think anyone who does not outsource or consider it is crazy, IMHO. It is so easy to do and check, it can take a bit of time finding the right people though.

By: Mo Simpson

Mo Simpson — Fri, 20 Mar 2009 16:15:04 +0000

Good subject, whenever I’ve tried outsourcing I have find I spend so much time trying to get the provider’s skill level to where I want it that it’s usually a waste of time.

I suppose it depends a lot on the level you can afford to pay, but at my level, outsourcing hasn’t proved itself worthwhile yet – though of course my head knows it’s worthwhile, just hasn’t worked out for me.

Be good to see the results!