When it comes to sales and customer-service operations, one of the most significant decisions businesses face is whether to keep them in-house or outsource. Each approach has its own set of benefits and costs. Understanding the differences can help you make a more-informed choice for your organization.
Just consider:
Expenses for internal CX operations entail facility costs, full-time staff and associated labor costs, and ongoing investments in technology and infrastructure. All big-ticket expenses.
Being on-demand, outsourced CX normally offers better productivity, with work billed for the actual time serving customers—not in-house butts in seats. This model can streamline internal operations. For example, cost per agent generally is lower than staff due to the outsourcing’s economies of scale and operational efficiencies.