{"id":11071,"date":"2023-04-13T15:01:04","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T15:01:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/premiernx.com\/?p=11071"},"modified":"2025-07-29T15:38:02","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T15:38:02","slug":"busting-myths-about-outsourcing-with-reality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/premiernx.com\/uk\/blog\/busting-myths-about-outsourcing-with-reality\/","title":{"rendered":"Busting Myths about Outsourcing with Reality"},"content":{"rendered":"

We recently recorded a live stream on the topic of busting myths about outsourcing. While outsourcing has become a popular topic of discussion with today\u2019s economic climate and labor challenges, some firms are hesitant to engage an outsourcer, often due to misconceptions held since the early days of outsourcing.<\/p>\n

Based on our research and interviews, we know that the outsourcing journey can be full of anxiety, particularly for first-time outsourcers. In this blog, we will address some common outsourcing myths and misperceptions. This recap is based on the live stream with Dave Shapiro, a 30-year industry veteran in outsourcing, and chief operating officer at Premier.<\/p>\n

Common Myths Surrounding Outsourcing<\/h2>\n

\"Busting<\/p>\n

Myth 1 \u2013 Outsourcing is Only Meant for Large Enterprises<\/h2>\n

Reality:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Outsourcing started with large corporations such as AT&T, Chase, and Apple, but now many midsize and even small companies take advantage of the cost savings and quality that outsourcing brings.<\/p>\n

Nearly all companies have some form of cloud-based technology integrated into their infrastructure which helps leverage a global talent pool. This makes it easier for midsize companies to outsource functions. Initially, companies needed fifty or a hundred full-time employees (FTEs) to outsource, but now they can get value even with as few as five or ten.<\/p>\n

Myth 2 \u2013 Outsourcing is Only About Cost-Cutting<\/h2>\n

Reality:<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Outsourcing is indeed good for cost-savings and many companies start it to induce the very same, due to economic requirements. However, quality of work becomes the main driver for many organizations to stay and continue growing their outsourcing relationship. They may start with a small number of employees, but as quality improves, companies slowly move up the outsourced functions, both in terms of size and complexity.<\/p>\n

In many cases, the quality of work produced through outsourcing ends up exceeding what the company was capable of doing internally. This also leads to increased innovation and growth opportunities for the company. Cost should not be the decision-making factor when choosing the right outsourcing partner. Dedication to quality should be the focus, cost will improve as an after-effect automatically.<\/p>\n<\/div>