International outsourcing - relocation of production to Eastern Europe

The outsourcing of business activities, especially production and manufacturing, to Eastern Europe is becoming increasingly important. Around three quarters of German companies are in favor of outsourcing projects in neighboring Eastern European countries Poland -, Slovakia or the Czech Republic.

Outsourcing in the IT sector, transport, logistics and production

Many German companies outsource their business processes to Eastern Europe, especially in the IT sector (30 percent), transport and logistics (25 percent), banks (28 percent) and production and manufacturing (28 percent). This is shown by the current study "Success Model Outsourcing 2011" by Steria Mummert in cooperation with the Institute for Management and Economic Research.

One in four German companies wants to outsource more production processes to Eastern Europe in the future. 25 % of German companies attach greater importance to outsourcing production processes over the next five years. 40 % expect increased outsourcing of services during this period.

There are many reasons for this. On the one hand, companies want to concentrate more on their core business and become more efficient by relocating production to Eastern Europe. On the other hand, they want to improve their competitiveness and increase flexibility. By outsourcing, companies achieve lower capital commitment and better growth opportunities.
Companies in Germany, Austria and Switzerland expect to save more than 18 % in costs by relocating production to Eastern Europe.

From China to Eastern Europe: the production flight opens up new paths

From China to Eastern Europe - a step into a new era of production. Companies around the world are increasingly looking for alternatives to Chinese production and are discovering attractive location factors in Eastern Europe. But what are the reasons, opportunities and challenges accompanying this relocation?

The relocation of production from China to Eastern Europe offers companies the opportunity to reduce their costs and tap into new markets. Despite some challenges, Eastern Europe offers attractive location factors and potential for companies. However, successful implementation requires a strategic approach and the ability to adapt to local conditions. Future prospects show that the situation will continue to develop and new opportunities could arise.

Outsourcing Slovakia - with us as an official partner of the Slovak government - Slovak Agency for Investment and Trade Development (SARIO)

As a partner of the Slovakian government, we support our customers in outsourcing and investments to Slovakia. We are a partner of Slovak Agency for Investment and Trade Development (SARIO)- a government investment promotion agency of the Slovak Republic.

We also cooperate with the Investment Support Association (ISA), whose members support us with their expertise. We offer our customers our complex and customised services, which include (but are not limited to) support in relation to the following:

General information about the Slovakian business environment
Tailor-made industry analysis and labour market analysis
Property location selection
Customised sourcing (supplier search) & innovative sourcing
Advice on investment incentives and more
No risk of employment protection regulations
Easy managing of production peaks
No costs in case of illness and vacation

Each Slovak region offers unique competitive advantages that can be key to the successful execution of an investor's project. We provide comprehensive analyses based on the standard commuting area of any pre-selected location. These analyses include: demographic data, information on unemployment, student and graduate workforce at secondary schools and universities, overview of the largest industrial employers in a region and other data based on investor requirements.

The advantages of outsourcing from Eastern Europe

For many companies, outsourcing is a welcome opportunity to save costs by working with an external service provider and to concentrate fully on their core business.

Save money and time with outsourcing

Outsourcing saves money and time on the one hand by saving internal resources, as the external service provider specialises in a particular task. On the other hand, outsourcing partners have access to a larger pool of employees. Outsourcing to external service providers eliminates the need for recruitment, onboarding, and training time for new employees.

Security and quality through outsourcing

By outsourcing to Eastern European countries, companies benefit from the expertise of an external company and its experience in a specific area. The quality factor also plays a major role in outsourcing. Professional service providers specialise in certain areas and can draw on years of experience.

Concentration on the essentials

By outsourcing projects, companies can focus on their core competencies and do what they specialise in. This leads to enormous savings in resources as well as higher employee productivity and motivation.

Cost Transparency and investment clarity through outsourcing in Eastern Europe

By outsourcing projects, companies can focus on their core competencies and make what they specialize in. This leads to enormous resource savings and higher employee productivity and motivation. Outsourcing certain tasks to an external service provider in Eastern Europe creates transparency in terms of costs and benefits. You know the costs for certain services and can assess whether it is a good investment.

Disadvantages of outsourcing to Eastern Europe

For many companies outsourcing is a valuable opportunity to reduce costs by partnering with an external service provider, allowing them to focus entirely on their core business. However, potential drawbacks of outsourcing must also be carefully considered.

Outsourcing makes you dependent

Outsourcing makes you dependent. Expertise and experience are gathered externally, there is no transfer of know-how, which entails a number of risks for your company.

Outsourcing does not make sense for all areas

For small companies that deal with customer data as part of their core business, outsourcing entails a number of risks, as the costs incurred in the event of a security breach could be very high. Outsourcing also has a negative impact on the working atmosphere, as employees have no dialogue with their colleagues.

Outsourcing can be time-consuming

In some cases, outsourcing can be very time-consuming, as some areas have to exchange information intensively. Due to a large distance to the service provider, communication can lead to delays due to phone calls and emails.

No know-how transfer

By outsourcing certain tasks, specialized expertise is transferred externally, eliminating the need for internal employee training. As a result, no additional in-house expertise is developed or retained.

The right outsourcing partner - Zeitarbeit International

Do you want to relocate a project, a service or an entire company to Eastern Europe? Then you need the right partner who can assess the opportunities and risks and support you in outsourcing production processes.

We from Zeitarbeit International -- see ourselves as a full service provider and accompany companies through the entire outsourcing process. We work closely with the founding law firm whose tax consultant takes care of VAT returns, annual financial statements and other issues. We are available to advise you on all legal matters.
Whether tax optimisation, inheritance/company succession, company expansion, foreign holding company or asset management. We find the optimal solution for almost all projects.

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We are an experienced recruitment agency in Eastern Europe. We place qualified specialist staff and unskilled labour from the Slovakia, Hungary., Poland -, The Czech Republic, Croatia, Romania, -, Slovenia and Ukraine for industry, assembly, steel construction, plant engineering, production logistics and more.

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