Talent Pool Access: Choose regions with strong educational infrastructure and availability of skilled professionals (e.g., India’s Tier-2 cities like Pune, Coimbatore).
Cost Efficiency: Balance between operational costs and quality of talent.
Government Incentives: Look for tax breaks, subsidies, and favourable foreign investment policies.
Infrastructure & Connectivity: Ensure robust transport, energy, and digital infrastructure.
Skill Alignment: Hire for specialised roles (IT, HR, Finance, Delivery, Project Management, R&D, Analytics, Compliance, etc.).
Continuous Learning: Invest in upskilling through internal programs and academic partnerships.
Culture Fit: Align local work culture with global corporate values to ensure seamless collaboration.
Modern IT Systems: Implement high-speed connectivity, cloud platforms, data centres, cybersecurity, and automation tools.
Emerging Tech Adoption: Leverage AI, ML, blockchain, and analytics to drive innovation and efficiency.
Clear Structure: Define roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines.
Performance Metrics: Use KPIs to track progress and impact.
Compliance & Risk Management: Ensure adherence to local laws, data protection, and global standards.
Emerging Tech Adoption: Leverage AI, ML, blockchain, and analytics to drive innovation and efficiency.
Modular Growth: Design the GCC to scale operations as business needs evolve.
Multi-Function Capability: Support diverse functions like customer experience, product development, and analytics.
Transition Planning: Prepare teams for new processes and cultural shifts.
Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate the vision and benefits of the GCC to internal and external stakeholders.
Sustainability: Build mechanisms to adapt and evolve with business needs.
Center of Excellence (CoE): Position the GCC as a hub for innovation, not just execution.
Digital Transformation: Drive enterprise-wide initiatives from the GCC.
IP Protection: Maintain control over intellectual property and strategic assets.