OPERATING LOCATION STRATEGY
Offshoring
Offshoring locates an activity or operation in another country. It can involve a company’s own operation or an external provider, so it is a location decision rather than automatically an outsourcing decision.
OFFSHORING IN PRACTICE
- Define the activityIdentify the product, process and destination market.
- Compare the networkEvaluate cost, capability and risk together.
- Manage the transitionValidate supply and operating responsibilities.
Use the agreed units, actual records and approved procedures for your operation.
A WORKED EXAMPLE
Ownership and location are separate choices.
A company opens its own production operation abroad. The activity is offshore but is not necessarily outsourced to a third party. The logistics team still evaluates the resulting supply route and inventory requirements.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR QUOTE
Agree the requirement before comparing quotes
Use the actual shipment, stock and service requirements. Record the billing unit, included work and responsibility for exceptions.
A LITTLE MORE CONTEXT
Questions about Offshoring
Is offshoring always outsourcing?
No.
Does a lower wage prove a lower total cost?
No.
Should transition and border effects be included?
Yes.
Source & example notes
Definition and operational example prepared by 3PL Hub. Examples describe hypothetical requirements; verify the actual records and agreed procedures for your operation.
Quantities, costs and scenarios are illustrative, not operating targets, approved handling instructions or guarantees. Source guidance reviewed 23 October 2026.
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