Nearshore vs. Offshore vs. Onshore Outsourcing

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CostModerateLowHigh
Time Zone AlignmentHigh (overlapping hours)Low (significant differences)High (identical hours)
Cultural CompatibilityHighModerate to LowHigh
Travel ConvenienceShort, affordable travelLong, expensive travelNo travel required
Talent PoolExpanding with strong expertiseLarge but with varied qualityLimited and highly competitive
Quality OversightEasy, real-time adjustmentsMore challenging due to distanceDirect and immediate