Response from: Steve Larrison

Like it or not, the industry you are in has a lot to do with your vulnerability to offshore outsourcing. It is no secret that airlines throughout the world are hurting in an era of high oil prices. When economic weakness is combined with high wage contracts negotiated by unions, it is only natural that work flows to where the cost of production is lower. Steve Larrison
http://www.surviveoutsourcing.com

Response from: Arun Tibrewal

Agreed with Steve. Still there is much potential as there are many more services required a virtual assistant. To cut cost most of the organization in west is looking for outsourcing there projects so that they have low project cost and they got better output too. Indians have the locational advantage as well as low wages rates can offer services at low cost. Just my 2C :) Arun
www.kpoweb.com >> Outsourcing services India.

Response from: Sharad Saxena

R & D Outsourcing Offers Huge Cost Savings: India is the best option to go for any type of R & D work. There are many reasons why organizations choose to outsource functions and services. The following is a list of common reasons why outsourcing is undertaken: * Lower costs
* Specific supplier benefits. For example, better security, continuity, etc
* Higher quality service due to focus of the supplier
* Less dependency upon internal resources
* Control of budget
* Faster setup of the function or service
* Lower ongoing investment required in internal infrastructure
* Lack of internal expertise
* Increase flexibility to meet changing business conditions
* Improve Risk Management.
* Acquire Innovative Ideas.
* Turn fixed costs into variable cost.
* And lots more... Costing and Quality are the main factors behind Cost Savings. Sharad Saxena
www.iwebresources