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Outsourcing 101

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Comparing the 4 major offshore workforce models

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Connext

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Published on

October 22, 2026

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Compare traditional BPO, pure SaaS EOR, co-managed staffing, and DIY captive center side by side. Match the right offshore model to your business.

35%

Faster estimate turnaround

$180K

Saved in annual overhead

3 weeks

To onboard estimators

0

Missed bid deadlines

Summary

Offshore teams can cut costs, but only if you pick the right model. Our one-pager compares four options side by side so you can match one to your budget, team size, and appetite for risk. Co-management gives you a captive center’s control and culture without the upfront cost or regulatory burden, backed by a 98% client retention rate and a 35:1 manager-to-employee ratio.

What you’ll learn

  • How the four models compare on focus, daily management, infrastructure, and pricing: Traditional BPO, Pure SaaS EOR, Co-Managed Staffing, and DIY Captive Center
  • Who each model is best for, from high-volume standardized tasks to enterprise operations with 100+ seats
  • What a BPO and a captive center each cost you in control, upfront capital, and regulatory risk
  • How co-management works: a dedicated team that works only for you, plus in-country recruiting, IT support, and SOC 2 Type II certified offices

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The Challenge

A company-wide hiring freeze left the client’s project teams without enough in-house estimators to keep pace with a growing pipeline of construction and engineering bids. In an industry where precise cost estimating is the foundation of effective project budgeting and resource allocation, every delayed estimate risked a missed submission deadline — and a lost contract.

The Approach

Connext matched the client with independent contractors who specialized in construction cost estimating, then helped rebuild a structured, multi-step budgeting process from the ground up:

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