Reimagining Work: The Shift Toward Flexibility and Efficiency
Written by Mukesh Munka | Senior Director of ERP and Global Delivery
The answer is remote onshore and offshore outsourcing!
Rethinking Remote Outsourcing
Companies are increasingly considering outsourcing their work remotely, both onshore and offshore. Remote outsourcing provides numerous benefits while delivering equal or superior outcomes. Key advantages include:
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– Reduced Costs
– Increased Productivity
– Flexibility
– Access to Top Talent
– Extended Hours
Why is a Hybrid Model Important?
A hybrid work model is particularly beneficial for IT consulting due to its flexibility, cost efficiency, and adaptability. Key benefits include:
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– Flexibility: Employees can work where they are most productive, improving work-life balance and job satisfaction.
– Cost Savings: Companies can reduce real estate expenses and overhead costs.
– Sustainability: Remote work reduces employee emissions by up to 80%.
– Agility: Hybrid models allow organizations to adapt to unpredictable changes.
– Improved Hiring: Hybrid roles can lead to shorter hiring timelines.
– Other benefits include access to a larger talent pool, enhanced collaboration, stronger inter-team relationships, and reduced vulnerability to external disruptions.
How Logisolve Can Help
At Logisolve, we offer both onshore and offshore remote services through our US development center in Minnesota and our international center in Northern India.
Our Offshore Capabilities
- – Development Center: Located in Noida (UP), with a combined workforce of 2,000+ through Logisolve and strategic partners.
– Experienced Team: Many resources have US onsite experience and are well-versed in US culture.
– Diverse Expertise: Teams excel in implementation, AMS support, and upgrade projects.
– Strategic Partners: Centers in Noida, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bangalore enable access to top talent in all technology areas.
– Dedicated COEs: Each application stream is supported by a dedicated Center of Excellence (COE) with competency leaders.
Offshore Service Offerings
- – End-to-End Implementation
– AMS Support (All Levels)
– Migrations and Upgrades
– Professional Services (Optimization, Assessments)
– Business Development (Presales, Demos, Training)
Communication and Coverage
- – Daily Coordination: Handshake calls between offshore and onsite teams ensure seamless communication.
– US Business Hours Overlap: Offshore teams provide 4-5 hours of overlap, extendable as needed.
– Global Coverage: Onsite leads coordinate with offshore teams to address global requirements.
– 24/7 Support: Teams operate in shifts to provide round-the-clock support.
Flexible Service Models
- 1. Named & Dedicated Experts
– Daily support from dedicated staff, freeing internal teams for strategic tasks.
– Cost-effective for companies with resource constraints.
– Fixed 40-hour workweeks with bundled onsite, offsite, and offshore teams.
– Flexible pricing: fixed or time-and-material (T&M) billing.
2. Shared Service Model
– Cost-efficient support across multiple clients using a shared pool of consultants.
– Scalable teams to match changing demands.
– Unused hours carry forward for up to 3 months for enhancement work.
– Typically fixed-price monthly billing.
3. On-Demand/SaaS Model
– Pay-per-use access to specialized skills.
– Ideal for niche requirements or periodic support.
– Temporary resource assignments with cost predictability and control.
– Flexible T&M pricing with detailed work estimates.
Addressing Customer Concerns
We understand the challenges of offshore IT services and have implemented processes to address key concerns:
- – Time Zone Coordination: Offshore teams overlap 4-5 US business hours, with options for full-time zone coverage.
– Dedicated US SPOC: A US-based engagement manager ensures seamless communication at no additional cost.
– Quality Assurance: Our QAG review process ensures high-quality deliverables.
– Security: Robust IT and physical security measures are in place, with additional compliance implemented as needed.
– Onsite Collaboration: Consultants can travel to the US for two weeks to enhance team comfort and collaboration.
If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to Mukesh at mmunka@logisolve.com or 916.317.6146.
Volunteering Opportunities in 2024
Join Logisolve as we volunteer at the Flourish Food Market every first Wednesday of each month throughout 2024. We’re seeking volunteers from our network to support various shifts, available from 11 AM to 1 PM and from 1 PM to 3:30 PM. There’s dedicated workspace on-site, which can be used before or after either shift. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the Minneapolis community. If you’d like to learn more or want to sign up for a shift, please reach out to Ron Kimlinger at rkimlinger@logisolve.com. We have openings for December! Your interest and consideration are greatly appreciated.
Available Positions
Below are some of our active Client Opportunities. There are additional positions available. Please reach out to the email above if you’re interested in learning more!
Project Management
- Program Director – Cash/Banking Experience – Hybrid, Minneapolis
- Program Manager – PMO/Transformation experience – Hybrid, Minneapolis
- Program Manager – Finance/FIS – Hybrid, Minneapolis
- Agile Project Manager – PMO experience, blend of technical and business side background – Remote
- IT Program Manager/Change Manager – Jira Administrator experience – Hybrid, Minneapolis
Business Analysis
- Business Analyst – Salesforce Sales Cloud experience – Hybrid, Eastern Suburbs
- BA/BSA – Financial Services – Hybrid, Minneapolis
- BSA – Tax Program experience – Hybrid, Minneapolis
- BA/Product Owner – blended 6-10 years experience – Remote
Digital Solutions
- QA Lead – Program Lead/Strategy experience, Automation, Selenium, C# – Hybrid, Minnetonka
- API Developer – Mulesoft, mid to senior level – Hybrid, St Paul
- Salesforce Administrator – Salesforce Admin Cert., TaskRay – Direct Hire – Onsite, Plymouth
Data
- Sr. Data Analyst – Tableau, Python, Looker, Cloud experience – Remote
- Sr. Cloud DataOps Engineer – GCP, Health Care experience – Remote
- DevOps Engineer – Salesforce – Hybrid, Eastern Suburbs
- Data Engineer – Informatica/CDGC experience – Remote