Small Business Sourcing of Offshore Engineering
Small Business Sourcing of Offshore Engineering
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What are some of the experiences of forum members? At least one of my customers (less than 200 employees) is outsourcing CAD work to India. How would a small manufacturing company identify qualified sources and how are payments and disputes handled?
Caveat emptor?
Caveat emptor?





RE: Small Business Sourcing of Offshore Engineering
You can be very elaborate on your technical delivery condition which stipulates the scope and content of work,also progress in work report can be asked for. Third party inspection is insisted quite often. In case of dispute simple don't pay,or appoint an arbitrator at the cost of Indian vendor. But this is a painful process and hope such issues do not arise. A mature vendor will always ensure that the customer does not suffer and also accept his mistakes gracefully.
I hope you will not have much problem working with an Indian company. If you need any assistance any time please free to ask me.(No service charges or preconditions )
RE: Small Business Sourcing of Offshore Engineering
Non-payment is probably the most often used method of dealing with vendors who do not perform. Even good companies occaisionally have problems. Lawyers and arbiters are almost never involved in any business dealings at my level. There is not enough money involved to make it worthwhile.
Here in the states, there are many registers and publications to get the initial contact. Prospective vendors are then evaluated and quotations solicited. How or where would I get information about prospective vendors in India?
RE: Small Business Sourcing of Offshore Engineering
RE: Small Business Sourcing of Offshore Engineering
I am an Indian too and know a few guys working on Solidworks, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Catia etc. and can give you the contacts. What kind of CAD work you are referring to?
Generally, small contracts are run on goodwill rather than on legal framework. The vendors have to perform well to keep their contacts. However for big ones, you have to come, see and sign.
Regards.
RE: Small Business Sourcing of Offshore Engineering
RE: Small Business Sourcing of Offshore Engineering
RE: Small Business Sourcing of Offshore Engineering
For more responsible kind of work, you can contact Bechtel, Fluor Daniel, Siemens etc. who have full fledged offices in India to get economic work to expected standards, utilising good technical talent.
RE: Small Business Sourcing of Offshore Engineering