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Offshore vs. Nearshore Outsourcing
Weighing cost savings against time-zone overlap for support and back-office delivery.
Analysis Overview
Choosing a delivery location is a real tradeoff, not just a cost decision. This guide compares offshore delivery (like India) against nearshore delivery, looking at cost per FTE, time-zone overlap, and how each affects real-time collaboration with your in-house team.
Advantage Factors
Offshore delivery from hubs like India typically costs 40-60% less per FTE than nearshore, while still meeting ISO 27001-aligned security standards.
Risk Factors
Offshore requires deliberate shift planning to guarantee overlap hours with a client's core business day.
Decision Matrix Matrix
| Parameter | Standard Baseline | Optimized Target |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per FTE | Moderate Savings | Highest Savings |
| Time-Zone Overlap | High (Same Region) | Requires Shift Planning |
| Talent Pool Depth | Regional | Large, Multilingual |
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