| The very foundation of outsourcing means getting | | | | advantages of outsourcing. |
| someone to handle your work, a partner in business. | | | | • Check with local chambers of commerce like the |
| Ideally the outsourcing consultant or company should | | | | California chamber of commerce at or other |
| have a similar vision as yours and solid work ethics. | | | | associations that focus on human resource like the |
| Success in business would depend greatly on finding | | | | Sacramento Area Human Resources Association at |
| the right outsourcing company and for this you must: | | | | • Before making a final choice check whether the |
| • Determine clearly what your core business | | | | outsourcing company or vendor is trustworthy, find out |
| competencies are. Know your strengths and | | | | what kind of security measures they use, check the |
| weaknesses. | | | | company's reputation in the market; determine in no |
| • Clearly define your goals, future business plans. | | | | uncertain terms whether they have the right |
| • Create an outsourcing proposal that outlines your | | | | qualifications. |
| objectives as well as needs. State clearly the details | | | | • Seek answers to: are they an established and |
| of the project, expectations, timelines, as well as | | | | financially sound company; what is their customer |
| budgets. | | | | service philosophy; what is their service record; who |
| • Do in depth research on outsourcing companies | | | | are their current clients; is their estimate transparent or |
| to find out which ones will satisfy your needs. | | | | are there any loop holes; are they limited or can they |
| Alternately one can hire a consultant to carry out the | | | | expand along with your growth; is there an |
| search. | | | | implementation plan; what about disaster recovery |
| • Search for an organization that can source many | | | | mechanisms; can they deliver? |
| talents. Flexibility in operations is crucial. | | | | • Check whether communications will be smooth |
| • Interview at least 3-4 organizations. Check out | | | | and trouble free and if there are any cultural |
| their referrals and projects completed. Be sure to | | | | differences between you and the vendor. If yes will |
| meet key personnel to gauge their competencies. And | | | | you be able to bridge the difference. |
| check out their technological expertise. | | | | The cornerstones of a good and ideal outsource is a |
| • Do a cost effectiveness study as also how the | | | | company that will enhance your performance; partner |
| selected company will fulfill your needs. Whether their | | | | you in growth by infusing talent and technology; will |
| infrastructure and training will be in synchrony with | | | | share your visions; and contribute positively. |
| yours. Systems must be compatible. The costing | | | | Interview the companies. After you select one discuss |
| should address impact of increased flexibility, | | | | in detail the contractual terms. Be sure to protect your |
| difference in productive and time management, which | | | | own interests well. It takes trust, collaboration, |
| is the time taken to reach the market and its effect on | | | | communication, and chemistry to make an outsourcing |
| competition. | | | | successful. |
| • Study thoroughly the non-financial costs as well as | | | | |