Benefits and Challenges of Working with Offshore Development Team

 Top benefits of working with a team of dedicated offshore developers




Indeed, working with offshore developers has a lot of benefits. So, let’s see the benefits of offshore delivery center:

a) Low development cost

Most companies hire top offshore developers from India and other countries like Vietnam and Ukraine work at lower costs in comparison to the developers in the United States. But is it the only benefit of offshore outsourcing, or are there others? Yes, there are other benefits as well, which are listed below.

b) Accessibility to large tech pool

You will find an abundance of tech experts in Asian and European countries. As a matter of fact, a few companies outsource their operations to multiple countries to expand their global reach. In return, they get the advantage of working with a diverse team of offshore developers.

c) Improved productivity

Offshore development center (ODC) offers you the advantage of serving at two different time-zones. This reduces the time-to-market of your software product, fast-tracking the development cycle, and achieving a competitive edge.

d) No infrastructure cost

Another important advantage is that clients do not have to pay for any infrastructural costs. Thus, it is suitable for any kind of type and size of an organization.

Challenges while working with an offshore development team

a) Expectations mismatch

In most cases, outsourcing fails because of the expectation mismatch. Therefore, it is important to correctly recognize and share your expectations with your offshore team. This way your team can deliver you exactly what you want.

b) Cultural gap

Lack of cultural diversity can be disastrous in an offshore development center. A team that can share holidays, cultures, festivals with the client can help lead to a successful and healthy relationship.

c) Threat

This is a common pitfall where the local consultant fails to foresee the upcoming challenges and threats while developing their client’s product.

d) Transition

The most sensitive period in any engagement is the initial transition period. The dedicated offshore development center should have a strong, well structured, and detailed commitment with its clients for a trustworthy relationship and successful product build-up.

e) Communication

The timing and level of communication should be well planned. Also, there should be a clear channel of communication between you and your offshoring partner to encourage transparency.


Also Read:

Offshore Delivery Center Model

When to Set Up ODC

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