New Company to Offer Expertise on Business and Political Aspects of Offshore Outsourcing

Global Sourcing Insights provides services to assess feasibility and effectiveness of using offshore outsourcing. Started by two senior managers of a large offshore outsourcing service provider, GSI has in-depth knowledge of the industry and best practices from both a provider and customer point of view. GSIs primary service offering is the Application Portfolio Feasibility Assessment, a tool that is used to determine if a particular set of IT applications may be suitable for offshore outsourcing.

(PRWEB) April 16, 2004 -- As more companies look toward offshore outsourcing for their information technology applications, concerns arise as to the benefits and impacts of sending jobs to foreign countries. Global Sourcing Insights LLC (GSI) was formed to provide practical and independent advice to companies contemplating moving their IT jobs offshore. Started by two senior managers of a large offshore outsourcing service provider, GSI has in-depth knowledge of the industry and best practices from both a provider and customer point of view. GSIs primary service offering is the Application Portfolio Feasibility Assessment, a tool that is used to determine if a particular set of IT applications may be suitable for offshore outsourcing. Certain applications in a portfolio are likely to be better candidates to take offshore than others, we can identify the best candidates", states Scott Noble, co-founder and director of GSI. Being independent of any outsourcing service provider allows GSI to provide honest and practical advice as to the best methods of correctly integrating a global resource model into an organization. Ron Kreutzer, co-founder and director, adds Reduced offshore labor rates are only one factor to consider in an outsourcing strategy, it should not be the only factor."

With the impact of offshore IT jobs causing concern to businesses, politicians, and displaced workers, a company must carefully understand the benefits and risks of planned outsourcing initiatives. Based on experience gained through leading assessments for numerous large Fortune 500 companies, GSI has taken the best practices and created a robust, efficient method of analyzing an application portfolio. A feasibility analysis should be a first step in a companys outsourcing plans and is a key step before potential service providers are contacted and engaged. The founders are directly involved throughout each assessment. GSIs expertise and assessment tools can help to mitigate risks and lead to a more successful outsourcing strategy.

More information is available at http://www.gsinsights.com.