Business Case
The reasons for working with a specific company or within a specific geographical location vary greatly. Here are some reasons to consider outsourcing to the United States, and Exis Inc.
Top 10 Reasons Companies Outsource
1. Reduce and control operating costs
2. Improve company focus
3. Gain access to world-class capabilities
4. Free internal resources for other purposes
5. Resources are not available internally
6. Accelerate reengineering benefits
7. Function difficult to manage/out of control
8. Make capital funds available
9. Share risks
10. Cash infusion
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Top 10 Factors in Vendor Selection
1. Commitment to quality
2. Price
3. References/reputation
4. Flexible contract terms
5. Scope of resources
6. Additional value-added capability
7. Cultural match
8. Existing relationship
9. Location
10. Other
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Top 10 Factors for Successful Outsourcing
1. Understanding company goals and objectives
2. A strategic vision and plan
3. Selecting the right vendor
4. Ongoing management of the relationships
5. A properly structured contract
6. Open communication with affected individual/groups
7. Senior executive support and involvement
8. Careful attention to personnel issues
9. Near term financial justification
10. Use of outside expertise
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Legal: Outsourcing to the USA may seem like a contradiction, but there are many valid points to consider. The cost benefit is usually a driving force behind outsourcing overseas. Companies see the potential to get the assets they need at a fraction of the cost by looking to India or China. This solution has various inherent problems. Primarily, unlike the United States, these countries do not place an emphasis on copyright and trademark protections. |
When the laws are not enforced, you have no legal recourse when the project goes undelivered, or woefully wrong. This is the case in both India and China. The United States has very strict legal guidelines for IP, Copyrights, and Work For Hire agreements. The benefit to working with an American company is stability. Your project operates in a secure legal and economic environment.
Reputation: Companies can find themselves exposed to "fly by night" studios in India and China. Many of these companies seem to pop up over night and offer complex multimedia services for unimaginable prices. The benefit of working with a company like Exis is our connection to the community. Not only is our office located directly across the street from Towson University, but we maintain close ties to Baltimore County Department of Economic Development.
Communication: Since this is the most crucial part of the outsource relationship, hindrances are not only costly, but can result in delayed delivery. Any percieved savings from outsourcing abroad are usually negated by consistent communication problems. This results in multiple rounds of rework, and mediocre end results. Exis understands the culture of top AAA publishers/developers, and provides artwork that is pertinent to your geographic/cultural market.
Commercial: The US dollar is currently devalued with respect to European currencies. This offers a cost benefit, without the risk of outsourcing to countries with unstable service providers. Effective relationships with US based companies can help establish your brand in the massive American market, and ensure proper localized media delivery. |
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