The SSC Location Navigator helps organizations identify the most suitable location for their Shared Services Center through a transparent and data-driven approach. Built in Power BI, this interactive tool allows users to compare and evaluate countries based on a wide range of strategic factors that influence the success of a Shared Services setup.
The selection of a location for a Shared Service Center comes with several challenges. Companies need to...
- ... select various criteria, such as language, infrastructure, cots, culture, economy, and politics, for evaluation and assess them based on their specific requirements.
- .... define the scope for different locations in nearshore and offshore regions.
- .... utilize reliable data and reference values to objectively evaluate potential locations for an SSC and make informed decisions.
Key Benefits of the Location Navigator to encounter these challenges
Definition of evaluation criteria
- 28 different reputable sources
- Primary data contributors are CRO world and the World Bank
- Over 750 data points
Global comparability
- Comparison of over 27 countries
- Breakdown into nearshore and offshore locations
- Consideration of the most important SSC markets
Reliable database
- Individual customization of criteria and their weighting
- Demand-driven recommandations based on customer needs
- Consulting expertise in the definition of tailored criteria
Key evaluation criteria include:
- Local average wages
- Cost of business start-up procedures
- Unemployment and unemployment among highly educated talent
- Higher and adult education levels
- English proficiency and local language skills
- Business, technology, and data science skill availability
- Governance and political stability
- New business density and start-up culture
- Cultural differences
Discover the Best Location – Tailored to Your Strategy
Choosing the right location for your Shared Services Center can be a complex and high-impact decision. With our SSC Location Navigator, we make this process structured, data-driven, and collaborative.
Our interactive tool enables you to compare and evaluate countries across key dimensions such as cost efficiency, talent availability, infrastructure quality, and business environment. By applying customizable weightings, you can adapt the assessment to your organization’s unique priorities — whether you are exploring nearshore, offshore, or specific target markets.
The result: a fact-based recommendation for the optimal SSC location that aligns with your strategic, financial, and operational goals.
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