Global Delivery Model (GDM) can be defined as the method of execution of IT related projects with the use of resources placed at multiple sites across the globe. This includes gathering and analyzing each and every requirement of customers at the client site while executing the project using technical teams situated at a remote site, either onshore or offshore.

1. GLOBAL DELIVERY MODEL:
STRATEGIES & CHALLENGES
Priyanka Shahi | May 2017

2. Agenda
■ What is Global Delivery Model (GDM)?
■ Why use Global Delivery Model?
■ Benefits of Global Delivery Model
■ Conclusion

3. What is Global Delivery Model (GDM)?
■ Global Delivery Model (GDM) can be defined as the method of execution of IT related
projects with the use of resources placed at multiple sites across the globe.
■ It includes gathering and analyzing each and every requirement of customers at the
client site while executing the project using technical teams situated at a remote site,
either onshore or offshore.
■ In GDM, tasks can be distributed among different operational teams and measured by
distributed project management.
■ It helps in delivering a customized project constructed on the requirements of the client.

4. Why use Global Delivery Model?
■ In the past few years, many organization in the world are in the path of betterment in IT
services.
■ Due to increasing business needs, organization need a business partner or any IT
consulting firm who has outstanding set of skills needed to satisfy all the needs of the
business.
■ To solve this issue, global delivery model lays down the flexible options of having the
resources onshore or offshore.
■ The GDM has proved itself positively in the IT industry and has given birth to global
outsourcing

5. Cont.
■ Outsourcing projects globally is broadly acknowledged by many organizations as it helps
to reduce the investment which in turn, produces more revenue for the company.
■ Also, operational team make all efforts to improve and provide quality work to their
clients.
■ This model has been working to attain all of the business goals, offer the benefits of
less risk while helping organization to increase productivity.
■ Global Delivery Model is being used by many organization and this model has helped
them to evolve in a better way.

6. Benefits of Global Delivery Model
■ Helps to minimize cost & offers 24x7 resource convenience
■ Expertize and knowledgeable Operational team
■ Distribution and integration of workload in a smart manner
■ Faster response to changing client requirements
■ Mix and match onsite and offshore resources

7. Cont.
■ Prolonged workday provides faster project completion
■ Back-up facilities in global locations in case of emergency or natural disaster
■ Highly accessible and flexible resourcing providing low risk
■ Improves transparency and visibility
■ Diverse work environment

8. Conclusion
■ Global Delivery Model is important for organizations who want to minimize its cost and
provide best quality projects to its clients.
■ It is cost saving, flexible and has an access to resources and skills.
■ Though there are few challenges which can badly affect benefits like cultural,
communication and procedure issues.
■ Despite these challenges, GDM has maintained to target on the overall construction and
strategies used for delivery of successful IT projects and services from places located
globally.

9. Cont.
■ This model has become usual and a great practice to offer an IT solution with the
use of geographically spread teams while settling high quality project delivery with
constant resource availability.
■ A global delivery model combines processes, methodologies, knowledge and quality
structures, with skills and talent available across the globe.
■ Organizations can now maximize the value of their business process and
information technology investments, while optimizing costs and accelerating time to
market.

10. THANK YOU!