Outsourcing Explained
Clear, neutral explanations of outsourcing models, governance, risk, and managed services.
Start here
- What is outsourcing?
- Offshore vs nearshore vs onshore
- Managed services vs outsourcing
- Hidden costs of outsourcing
- Service level agreements (SLAs) explained
- Vendor selection process
- Outsourcing transition planning
- Vendor governance and KPIs
This site focuses on practical decision frameworks and operational clarity. It does not provide legal, tax, or HR advice.
What you’ll find
- Plain-English definitions and models
- Cost structures and common pricing approaches
- Governance, accountability, and vendor oversight
- Risk considerations (security, compliance, continuity)
- Checklists you can use before you sign anything
Next step: browse the Guides.