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Chapter 4, Problem 4.14TE
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Given scenario:
Company A is providing technology solutions for the food industry that includes restaurants and supermarkets. The company is providing phone support for the issues of the customers. When the firm found that their expenses are increasing, they have limited the number of specialists. This has increased the waiting time of the customers, which made them angry.
Hence, the firm thought of offshoring the support to Country J due to the adequate supply of applicants with the needed education.
To determine: The pros and cons of offshoring the customer support
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