Aussie airline ‘Qantas’ mulls outsourcing 3000 jobs to Asia
Australian-based Qantas is planning to offshore nearly 3000 jobs to Asia in order modernize its operations. And according to an AAP report, several Asian BPOs have already offered record low prices in a bid to work with the airlines company.
Maintenance unions, however, have been informed that jobs will be outsourced unless concessions could be made between Qantas and its workforce. They were also told that airline's performance was hindered by inflexibility and outmoded practices.
A decision on outsourcing is expected early next year, would Affect operations in several Australian cities.
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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
Comment by Steve Larrison on October 26, 2005 2:27 pm
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
http://www.kpoweb.com >> Outsourcing services India.
Comment by Arun Tibrewal on October 30, 2005 8:26 am
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
http://www.iwebresources
Comment by Sharad Saxena on November 26, 2005 4:37 am