A leading software developer needed to consolidate and expand its 200 employee software development operation into a strategic location.
Needed to develop a business plan to maximize economic savings while gaining access to high quality, low cost software developers.
After review nearshore and offshore solutions, they focused their efforts in the United States for optimal site performance.
The Solution
Established employee profiles for each business unit based on skill sets, educational attainment, industry experience and applicant sources.
328 metro areas were filtered based on a complex process to identify 4 metro areas for in-depth evaluation.
Developed a customized weighting of location variables to evaluate each location based on labor availability, labor costs, business climate, education output, accessibility, real estate and economic incentives.
The Result
Negotiated a lease in an emerging tech-centric central business district.
Negotiated an economic incentive package in excess of $4.0 million inclusive of refundable tax credits, training grants and parking cost waiver.
Achieved labor cost savings in excess of $30,000 per employee over their existing operations.
