POINT OF VIEW
More than cost-cutters: GCCs are also a strategic investment for growth
Let’s face it – cost optimization is the major reason most companies establish their global competency centers (GCCs) in India. I have come across several
Rome wasn’t built in a day nor was it built alone: A case for strategic partnerships
India is a goldmine of opportunities for multinational companies to set up their global capability centers. The country has the fifth-largest economy in the world
Fostering Cultural Understanding in Global Teams: A Guide to Success
In today’s remote work environment, where 62% of virtual teams include at least three or more cultures, managing cultural diversity is crucial. Depending on how
An India GCC is a benefits multiplier for your organization
India is emerging as a top destination for companies to set up their Global Competency Centers (GCC). Estimates suggest that by 2025, India will have
Cost arbitrage is a given – is that all you want?
Today, businesses are aligning their functions for adjusting to technological advancements. Be it HR, admin, finance, or operations, the changing pace of business is driving
A “HIRE” Balancing Rope
Suma Subramanian Partner and Director, CaptiveAide After months of work sorting the legal and infrastructure areas of your captive entity in India, the least problematic
Infrastructure Is Not A Setback Anymore
H. Narayana Swamy Partner and Director, CaptiveAide Let me be the first to acknowledge this: the support infrastructure in India isn’t always great. I will
The Offshore Captive Life Cycle
Suma Subramanian Partner and Director, CaptiveAide Like all things, your Global Inhouse center / offshore captivehas a Life Cycle. While this may not come as
Services Most Suited for Captive Offshoring to India
H. Narayana Swamy Partner and Director, CaptiveAide Believe it or not, technology outsourcing to India began with a captive center back in 1985. When Texas
Retaining Top Talent in Your Offshore Captive
Suma Subramanian Partner and Director, CaptiveAide So you have set up your captive center and think all the hard work is done – all the
Future of global captives in India
H. Narayana Swamy Partner and Director, CaptiveAide When the economy hit a low a few years ago in the US, some analysts predicted the demise
Captive Offshoring Vs OffshoreOutsourcing
Suma Subramanian Partner and Director, CaptiveAide After two decades of robust offshore outsourcing, organizations have begun to pause and contemplate whether it really is an
‘CAPTIVATING’ BUSINESS PRACTICES: SETTING UP YOUR OWN ENTITY IN INDIA
Call it by any name – Global in-house centers (GIC or offshore engineering R&D (ER&D) centers; these are rapidly becoming preferred business practice for enterprises in the US to broaden their access to talent pools and rake in productivity and returns. GICs/ER&D centers enable getting work done by the same company in a different country such as India, giving companies a viable option to outsourcing, and addressing its underlying concern – dependence on third parties.