The next wave of outsourcing will be research and development (R&D) functions, according to the latest Santa Clara University Business Index released Thursday.
The monthly business indicator tracks business conditions and jobs by polling executives and managers in a wide range of companies. While R&D hasn’t been moving offshore at the rate of manufacturing and customer support, SCU finance professor Robert Henderschott told internetnews.com says a trend is developing.
“There are quite a few companies in our survey — over one-fifth — putting their toe in the water,” he said.