A.T. Kearney: Chile is positioned 7th Worldwide as Offshoring destination
Publicado el: 22 de marzo de 2007
Chile is up one place at 7th position out of 50 countries worldwide in the A.T. Kearney's Global Services Location Index 2007 and second in the Americas after Brazil. Latin American countries are collectively the biggest gainers in this year's Index, with Brazil, Chile and Mexico rising to 5th, 7th and 11th spots. Spurred on by India's success, governments throughout the region have begun to recognize the potential of the export services sector, particularly in the context of providing near-shore support to North America and Iberia.
"The clear message from the 2006 Global Services Location Index is that short-term cost advantage should not be the primary driver of location decisions," said Paul Laudicina, managing officer and chairman of A.T. Kearney.
"Currency appreciation and demand growth in key locations will gradually erode their cost advantage. At the same time, continued improvements in infrastructure and policy-making in emerging markets will slowly erode the business-environment competitive advantage of developed countries. The key differentiator in the future will be the talent base and future projections of skilled labor supply will be imperative for companies making long-term location decisions."
Despite currency appreciation, strong sector growth and corresponding wage inflation (aggravated by high non-wage labor costs imposed by the government), Brazil has begun to leverage the traditional strengths of its indigenous IT sector, rapidly expanding university enrollment and quality certifications. While less spectacular than Brazil, Chile, Mexico and Argentina have also seen significant sector growth (and corresponding wage inflation) and some increases in graduation rates and company certifications. Chile continues to benefit from the best business environment and tax structure in the region, while Mexico leverages its proximity to the US, and Argentina offers relatively lower costs.
Now in its fourth year of publication, A.T. Kearney's Global Services Location Index comprises more than 40 metrics comparing the financial attractiveness, people skills and business environment.