For those who attempt it on their own, the cost of establishing the infrastructure can erode the salary differential. But experienced outsourcing providers can preserve most of that value. BPO providers, already experienced at managing remote operations, know how to set up shared services centers. They already have a sophisticated account management mechanism which can service customer needs in an intimate fashion while overseeing the work being done around the globe. These include electricity, water, telephone connections, and air conditioning in the building on Sunday.
Time zone headaches.
Problems from afar. These issues create a substantial learning curve for any company brave enough to attempt these rapids. But once they know where the white water holes are, they are able to take advantage of the significant savings. Setting up foreign operations is an extremely difficult feat. Outsourcing suppliers have the ability, capital, time, talent and management attention to implement such a complicated enterprise.