{"id":10,"date":"2013-11-13T08:51:00","date_gmt":"2013-11-13T08:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/?p=10"},"modified":"2025-02-25T16:04:26","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T10:34:26","slug":"choosing-the-right-outsourcing-partner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-outsourcing-partner","title":{"rendered":"Choosing the Right Outsourcing Partner"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-outsourcing-partner\/#Following_tips_can_Help_You_Ensure_that_You_Find_the_Best_Offshore_Outsourcing_Partner_for_Your_Business\" title=\"Following tips can Help You Ensure that You Find the Best Offshore Outsourcing Partner for Your Business:\">Following tips can Help You Ensure that You Find the Best Offshore Outsourcing Partner for Your Business:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-outsourcing-partner\/#Ask_For_References\" title=\"Ask For References:\">Ask For References:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-outsourcing-partner\/#Communicate_with_Your_Outsourcing_Partner\" title=\"Communicate with Your Outsourcing Partner:\">Communicate with Your Outsourcing Partner:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-outsourcing-partner\/#Response_Time\" title=\"Response Time:\">Response Time:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-outsourcing-partner\/#Request_for_a_Non-Disclosure_NDA_Format\" title=\"Request for a Non-Disclosure (NDA) Format:\">Request for a Non-Disclosure (NDA) Format:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/choosing-the-right-outsourcing-partner\/#Communication_Plan\" title=\"Communication Plan:\">Communication Plan:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div dir=\"ltr\">\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify;\">The most important step, after having decided to outsource your IT and ITES related requirements to offshore firms, is identifying the <\/span><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><a style=\"font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify; color: #ff0000;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right outsourcing partner<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify;\">. If you have no idea how to find an outsourcing partner, search for \u201coffshore outsourcing services\u201d or \u201coutsourcing firms\u201d. Make a list of such companies. <\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify;\">Go through their websites to get a first hand idea about the company and its capabilities. Send an enquiry about your requirement to the companies whose website gives you first hand impression of their capabilities. Set timelines for the responses and see how you are getting company\u2019s response to your outsourcing requirement. <\/span><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify;\">Analyse all the proposals and see what is the best suitable for your need.Choosing the right outsourcing partner can be one of the most difficult tasks. This is the most important stage where one should really spend time before taking any quick decision. When your organization has to select an outsourcing partner for IT or ITES services, clearly defining what you want can go a long way in helping you take the right decision.<\/span><i style=\"font-size: 14pt; text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/i><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #003366;\">Before choosing an outsource partner, ask the following questions:\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<div><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">How is the proposal\u2019s quality?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">How is the response time?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">How are the company\u2019s credentials?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">How is the communication skill of account manager?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">How is their strategic approach\/process to drive the outsourcing partnership?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; color: #000000;\">Is there any onsite representative available?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Following_tips_can_Help_You_Ensure_that_You_Find_the_Best_Offshore_Outsourcing_Partner_for_Your_Business\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\">Following tips can Help You Ensure that You Find the Best Offshore Outsourcing Partner for Your Business:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ask_For_References\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #003366;\"><b>Ask For References:<\/b> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Before finalizing your outsourcing partner, ask for references from your offshore partner, do the references check and see the customer\u2019s feedback. You can find out more about the quality of the services, timely deliveries and customer support services with these references.<b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communicate_with_Your_Outsourcing_Partner\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #003366;\"><b>Communicate with Your Outsourcing Partner:<\/b> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Check the communication and technical skills of the Team Leader\/Project Manager who will lead your project. Good communication can assure you about the outsourcing relationship and required key technical competencies of the team. <b>\u00a0<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"box-shadow: 0 0 16px #cccccc; padding: 10px;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"\/blog\/a-checklist-for-those-looking-for-an-offshore-outsourcing-development-company\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">A Checklist for Those Looking for an Offshore Outsourcing Development Company<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Response_Time\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #003366;\"><b>Response Time:<\/b> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Before taking the final decision, you need to consider the response time of your offshore partner.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Request_for_a_Non-Disclosure_NDA_Format\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #003366;\"><b>Request for a Non-Disclosure (NDA) Format:<\/b> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Remember that you should always ensure that all confidential information is protected and to ensure this check the format of NDA.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Communication_Plan\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 16pt; color: #003366;\"><b>Communication Plan:<\/b> <\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Don\u2019t forget to request a communication plan to make the process effective and fruitful.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><i>Contributed by:<\/i><\/span><\/strong><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"> <i>Mr. Narayan Mohapatra<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The most important step, after having decided to outsource your IT and ITES related requirements to offshore firms, is identifying the right outsourcing partner. 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