Intermediaries in Disposable Outsourcing
An intermediary is a third party that’s responsible for running offshore engagements. One of the best practices used in multisourcing, this technique could also be helpful in establishing a disposable outsourcing model.
Intermediaries isolate customers from vendor specifics. Many activities that require a significant investment on your part, such as legal oversight, setting up the environment, staffing, and security, differ dramatically from vendor to vendor. Using a middleman shields you from vendor idiosyncrasies and possibly from the activities themselves. In a way, using intermediaries is similar to using design patterns such as the adapter or façade.
Another important reason for having an intermediary ...
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