Here is an interesting international business podcast

Outsourcing isn’t new and is getting lots of news coverage. Often, we Americans use the term “outsourcing” when we’re discussing sending jobs overseas. “Offshoring” is a better term to describe that phenomenon.

As with every fundamental business decision, there are good and bad execution strategies. Many firms that began an offshoring program did so with the promise of lower labor costs, responsive workers, higher-quality delivery, better cash management and less employee hassle. But many of these benefits are elusive. Enjoy the free podcast.