We have discussed some of these obstacles in our previous article on when to think about co-sourcing your software development. In this article, we will look at five ways to work with a co-sourcing partner.
When there are roadblocks that can jeopardize the success of your software development project, co-sourcing can be a viable solution to get it back on track.
We have discussed some of these obstacles in our previous article on when to think about co-sourcing your software development. In a nutshell, these could include: lack of human or IT resources, lack of skills, a high degree of customization or a tight budget.
In this article, we will look at five ways to work with a co-sourcing partner to tackle these challenges and rescue your software development project.
1. Get things done faster and more efficiently
One of the most important elements of a software project’s success is timely delivery. If you have faced any of the challenges we’ve discussed above, then you know that if any of them comes up, your deadlines need to be reconsidered. Time is money and you can’t waste any of it, so it’s always good to admit when you need a few extra hands. A co-sourcing partner is the fastest way to get your project back up to speed because you have access to resources and knowledge that you can use immediately.
2. Save Money
Even though you set a good budget for your project and you’re not tight on funds, you never know what could happen in the long run. Saving money is always a good way to decrease your financial risks and a co-sourcing partner can provide a great price-quality ration so you can afford to work with professional developers that can help you finalize your projects faster and for a lower cost.
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3. Control Your Risks
Talking about risks, these aren’t only financial. Other things can come up. For instance, it’s very difficult to get things back on track if a key team member leaves your company – In many situations it’s hard to find someone just as good and get that person up to speed with your work. Or something comes up in your project that cannot be handled by your team because no one has the needed experience. Do you wait for your HR to find someone suitable and risk significant delays, or do you find a partner to do it for you ASAP? Your project does come with risks, no matter how low or high. Working with an experienced co-sourcing partner can reduce them; allowing you improve your development process, make sure you have the people and knowledge you need and that your complex tasks are handled efficiently by experienced professionals.
4. Improve Your Management
Software development need efficient management. Without this, success is no more than a beautiful dream. From tiny undetected bugs to severe flaws, the consequences of poor management will show sooner or later; either during your development process or after completion. One of the most important advantages of co-sourcing is the fact that you work with a dedicated team that you can manage yourself. This is a great way for companies to free up some time in the schedules of their heads of development and allow them to shift their focus on the big picture instead of handling tasks that a developer could do. You basically allow your managers to BE managers.
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5. Innovate
10 brains are better than 5, isn’t it? Absolutely! Not to mention, those 5 extra brains have the experience you need. Innovation is the spark that boosts the performance of your team and ultimately leads to great project results that can help bring something new into the world. A co-sourcing team that is dedicated to your business can be a great source of ideas and solutions that will facilitate a successful, innovative project.
Speed, budget and risk control, efficient overall management and an innovation driven environment are key to the creation of great software today. Try to incorporate them into your organization and double up your success by partnering with a co-sourcing provider that works with these principles in mind.
If you would like to find out more about how Xplicity can help with your specific tasks at hand, you are welcome to get in touch with our team.