About: Jacob Cherian

Jacob Cherian

Website: http://www.SourcingLine.com

Profile: I am staff writer for www.SourcingLing.com. Currently, I am working as a freelance editor and writer from India. I have been in the online news writing business since 2006. I also write for Citybizlist, a business news portal for SEC filings in Washington, DC. This is an exciting time to be in India, particularly as we wait and see how the recession plays out and leads into a global recovery for outsourcing firms.

Posts by Jacob Cherian:

  • Latin America Redefines How U.S. Companies Think About Outsourcing

    Although outsourcing carries a negative connotation for U.S. companies and for American workers, the thought of nearshoring to Latin America is getting to be more or less acceptable.To some people, outsourcing is the equivalent of taking away American jobs. However, President Obama tried to describe that as old adage when he visited India last year. One region that is gaining a significant amount of importance is Latin America. Because it is not so far away from U.S. soil. And it doesn’t sound as threatening as faraway destinations like India or China. Read more

  • Medical Transcription Outsourcing, Cost Efficient Alternative To In-house Documentation

    One of the services that is now outsourced by hospital entities is medical transcription services. This is relevant to doctors or to patients that require transcription services. Whatever your reason for outsourcing such a service, the Internet can get the job done. Read more

  • China’s Role In Global Outsourcing Arena

    Outsourcing to China has many attractions. First of all, the huge population that is available for skilled labor. Since there are many college graduates in China, there are plenty of people ready to work for low wages. Moreover, China has established a communications and transport infrastructure that is up to par with the rest of the world. The recent Beijing Olympics ensured that China’s infrastructure has progressed with its presence on center stage. Besides all this, China is also seeing a supportive government that is capable of promoting foreign investment – this is something that was lacking in China’s hardline leadership in the past. However, analysts are still posing tough questions for China’s credibility in an already congested outsourcing marketplace. Read more

  • Hierarchy Among Indian IT Giants To Change As Outsourcing Wave Swings Direction

    It appears that the hierarchy among IT firms in India is about to change. This is largely due to the fact that Indian outsourcing giants cannot simply sit on the offshore outsourcing bandwagon because service delivery has become more important. Subsequently, these firms need to move ahead fast. Read more

  • IT Firms In India Gaining Market Share Over Competitors in 2010

    Despite the fact that the total worth of offshore contracts for 2010 have declined, India’s IT companies appear to be gaining market share from their competitors. Read more

  • Tips For Clients To Make The Most Out Of Outsourcing

    The American Society of Quality did a survey among its clients and members and they found that more than half of the firms that are outsourcing are not satisfied with the services being delivered by their vendor. The ASQ study points out that just 34% felt that outsourcing firms had offered value for their money. About 41% of those surveyed said that their vendor met the required performance metrics. Read more

  • Aero India 2011 Makes India Key Player In Aviation Outsourcing

    In an effort to ramp up the Indian aerospace industry, the government of India is extending an invitation to international aviation firms to collaborate with its defense team, according to an online report by the indiatimes.com Read more

  • Pros & Cons Of Direct Staffing Vs. Outsourcing

    When an entrepreneur presents his business plan, he must decide what he can do and what needs to be outsourced. At the initial stages, it might mean that an owner of an enterprise plays several roles – those of a CEO,COO,CFO, and sales director. This would of course not be a good ideas, since it would leave you to spread yourself too thin. This would mean that you have to take care a large amount of work and still stay on target about the core business opportunities involved. Read more

  • NASSCOM: India’s Software Exports On The Rise

    According to published reports, software and services exports from India are on the incline – about 16 to 18 percent in the year up t March 2012. Read more

  • India Eager To Make Outsourcing Presence In China

    India IT firms are looking to partner with Chinese firms in order to make a stronger presence in the mainland. Companies like Tata Consultancy Services has been a prominent firm in China with most of its business going toward Chinese clients. However, now it’s enjoying better business. Read more

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