Risk Analyses

The risk factors to be taken into consideration prior to making the decision to outsource to a particular supplier are: - Supplier readiness (expertise, quality and focus)

- Country risk factors (political, socioeconomic and legal)

- Cultural factors (communication style, working style, etc.)

- Knowledge transfer factors (internal and technical readiness)

Internal factors within the company would also make a huge difference. Communication infrastructure and corporate culture are two of the most influential