Case: The Outsourcing Company
An outsourcer has set up a branch in Amsterdam. There is nothing, just a building and 5 members of staff. The procedures have been set up in South Africa, however rules are different in the Netherlands. The people hired (non residents in the Netherlands) have different specializations and specific high demands regarding payment, the premises, transport and charges.
Standard procedures have been made together with the client. The administration has been set up with comprehensive funds with an external accountant. It was looked at how risky it would be for the client if the contractors changed their demands. This was taken care of with contracts.
It is a successful formula because in principle the client does not need to be the preferred supplier, simply because they can offer these IT services that are very rare to find, but which are very needed.
It was invested a lot. A few years later the company was taken over by a stock market listed company and we ended our services for this company.
