A laboratory that operates independently of a hospital and physicianâs office to furnish physiological diagnostic services (e. g.
To decide between outsourcing and offshoring, it will really depend on the nature of your business and your needs. Outsourcing may be better for those who want fast, flexible and cheap services. Whereas offshoring may be better suited for those who need more control, cultural similarities and higher quality services that are cost effective.
One final point, while most Offshoring situations are indeed an example of Outsourcing, for those companies (HP for example) who now own their offshore operations and have folded them into the company, the line gets blurred. In other words, Offshoring is not always Outsourcing anymore.