Outsourcing Economics: Navigating the AI Shift
As AI revolutionizes software development, outsourcing contracts face a critical reassessment. Traditional assumptions about engineering effort no longer hold true. Here’s what you need to know:
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Invisible Efficiency Gains: AI can reduce developer effort, but many clients lack visibility into this shift. The question remains: are AI’s benefits reflected in commercial terms?
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Rising Risks: Clients risk facing stagnant or rising costs without a way to verify AI-driven efficiencies. How do you know if you’re getting value for your investment?
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Objective Verification: Instead of tighter controls, implement independent, code-based verification. By analyzing client-owned source code, you can assess true engineering efficiency without micromanagement.
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Trust and Decision-Making: Grounding decisions in verifiable evidence cultivates trust. It shifts conversations around pricing and staffing from suspicion to substance.
Take charge of your outsourcing governance! Are you ready to switch from activity-based assumptions to evidence-based verification in this AI-driven era? Share your thoughts!
