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30-Jun-2004
Asia Pacific
Market Research
D299-01-00-00-00
IT01549-GL-MR_11304
This study focuses on research and technology developments, industry moves, and policy regulation in the R&D outsourcing domain in Asia. We start off with a look at modes of shipping R&D to Asia; the approaches companies take; and how governments across the world are waking up to this phenomenon.
Executive Summary
- The Sacred Cow Is Being Shipped Out: R&D Outsourcing and Offshoring to Asia Is on the Rise and It Will Continue
- Study Highlights and Key Findings
Methodology and Scope
- Scope
- Methodology
- Legend--An Explanation of Acronyms in this Research Service
Outsourcing: The Whats, Whys and Why Nots
Marco Polo 500 Years On: Outsourcing R&D to Asia
- Introduction
- Outsourcing Approaches
Going the Whole Hog: Offshoring R&D to Asia
- Why Asia: Key Drivers
- Joint Product Development
- Why Not Asia: Key Restraints
- University Research Centers and their Role in Offshore R&D
Hybrid Approaches to Outsourcing R&D
- Types of Offshore R&D: Is it Technology or Cost Driven?
- Why They Are All Doing It: Key Offshoring Drivers
- Roadblocks on the Bandwagon's Trail: Key Offshoring Challenges
- Strategy--What to Examine When Deciding Whether to Outsource
- R&D Offshoring Initiatives in India
- R&D Offshoring Initiatives in China
A Look at the Countries Themselves
Government Policy and Regulations
- Asia Deconstructed--An Evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses
- India: Still Top Dog
- Footnote: How the 2004 Indian Election Results Will Affect Outsourcing
- China: An Evaluation of Strengths and Weaknesses
- India versus China: Comparing the Outsourcing Prizefighters
Why and Where to Outsource ICT R&D: Key Drivers and Country Focus
Research and Development in ICT Outsourcing and Offshoring in Asia
Introduction
A Note on Contract Research Organizations
Research and Development in Healthcare Outsourcing and Offshoring in Asia
Why Outsource Industrial R&D
Research and Development in Industrial Outsourcing and Offshoring in Asia
R&D Outsourcing/Offshoring Industry News in Asia
Who's Wooing and Who's Coy: Mergers and Acquisitions
Patents
The Movers: Selected Offshore R&D Center Profiles
The Shakers: Selected Outsource Provider Profiles
Key Research Contacts
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