[LINK] Outsourcing

[brendansweb at optusnet.com.au]

> Chirgwin, Richard <Richard.Chirgwin at informa.com.au> wrote:
> 
> It's not often I do this, but I'd like to relate on-Link a point of
> view put
> up at a press conference yesterday.
> 
> The message was (not verbatim): "Specialise. Learn about a vertical
> market.
> If you know a lot about software for the electrical or plumbing
> supply
> chain, you're a lot harder to offshore."
> 
> Question: is this a valid point of view? 

Re: Specialise
Answer: probably
Outsourcing relies on standardised knowledge, approaches and methodologies. 
The more niche you are the less ability that your knowledge can be standardised 
(by definition).  

Re: example given
Answer: Not clear.
The underlying assumption appears to be that the relevant depth of knowledge can 
only be acquired and maintained by someone who is local.  I don't see any reason 
why this must necessarily be true. 


Brendan