Why Outsource?
With the current world-wide economic crisis, pressures have forced businesses to brainstorm about ways to be competitive in the marketplace while also increasing the profitability of their products. With the technological advantages on our side, project managers, engineers, designers, owner-builders, & small business owners can still succeed in this highly competitive economy. By taking advantage of outsourcing, your business will remain competitive and innovative while still getting the tedious work completed.
Where is the work done?
All projects stay right here in the US (South Beloit, IL to be more exact). When working with an "offshore" outsourcing provider, there are a few things you need to consider. First, the rights behind your work. The same laws that apply here, do not necessarily apply overseas. If you hand off your work, there is a chance that your idea will be stolen. At that time, there really isn't much you can do about it. When working with Custom Design Source, we believe in your intellectual property. We have in place a policy to protect you, our client, and your property. Whatever material is shared with us, remains your property and will be eliminated at your request. Your proprietary material is never shared with any external firms or vendors without your prior approval.
How much will I save?
All projects are different. Obviously larger projects will cost more than small projects. We can quote your project on an per hour basis, or a total project price. The best part of our service is that you can call on us when you need us. You pay for only the time that we work on your project. We can filling the gaps with our talents at your company. We'll do the work for you!
What do I need to do?
Outsourcing is simply not a "dump and run" solution. The first and most important step to outsourcing is to have a concrete plan in place on your end. Without the firm understanding of what is to be done, your outsourcing project will fail. There are many subjects that must be addressed by you when putting together your plan. He is a short list of some items to review.
- What are your project needs?
A) What documentation will you supply to us? (Consider sketches, existing models, specifications, photos, design rules, company CAD standards, etc.)
B) What output documents / file formats do you expect?
C) What is your project timeline? - How do you communicate?
A) Email
B) Telephone
C) Online collaboration
D) File Transfer - What are your acceptable payment terms?
What is the next step?
This question is simple. Once your plan is in place, contact us! Based on your needs, we will provide you with a quote for your project. No matter how large or small of a task, we will be there to help you from start to finish. If your project fails, so does Custom Design Source.
