Business process outsourcing, also known as BPO, is when one organization hires another organization to do specific tasks or jobs on its behalf. It's similar to asking someone else to help you with your homework or other tasks. In the BPO market, large companies often hire specialized companies to handle things like answering phone calls, entering data, managing finances, and assisting customers. These specialized companies have the knowledge and resources needed to complete these tasks quickly and cost-effectively. By outsourcing these tasks, businesses can focus more on their main activities and save both time and money. It's like different companies working together as a team to ensure things run smoothly and efficiently.
Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market Driving Factors and Challenges
Several factors influence the Thailand business process outsourcing (BPO) market. First and foremost, Thailand has a skilled workforce with a strong command of the English language, which is in high demand by international corporations. This means that Thai professionals can provide clients from all over the world with high-quality services. Secondly, the government's encouragement and investment in the BPO industry have been critical. The Thailand government has implemented policies and incentives to lure foreign companies to establish BPO operations in Thailand. This assistance includes tax breaks, infrastructure development, and training programmes.
Furthermore, Thailand's business process outsourcing (BPO) market is facing a number of challenges. For starters, competition from other outsourcing locations poses a significant challenge. Countries with a skilled workforce and lower labour costs, such as India and the Philippines, are also appealing options for companies looking to outsource services. Because of this competition, Thailand must constantly improve its offerings in order to remain competitive. Furthermore, language barriers can be problematic. While Thailand has a skilled workforce, knowledge of other languages such as Spanish or Mandarin may be limited. This has the potential to limit the market for certain language-specific services.
Impact of COVID-19 on Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market
The pandemic of COVID-19 has had a significant impact on Thailand's business process outsourcing (BPO) market. For starters, the pandemic has disrupted global business operations, resulting in lower outsourcing demand. Many businesses have faced financial difficulties and have reduced their outsourcing budgets, which has impacted the demand for BPO services in Thailand. Secondly, the implementation of lockdowns and social distancing measures has created operational difficulties for BPO companies. Work-from-home arrangements were required, posing logistical and connectivity challenges.
Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Accenture, Amdocs, Capgemini, CBRE, CGI Inc., Cognizant, Concentrix Corporation, ExlService Holdings Inc., Genpact, HCL Technologies Limited, IBM Corporation, Infosys Limited, NCR Corporation, Octopus Tech, Tech Mahindra Limited, TTEC, Unity Communications, Wipro Limited, Others.
Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market Segmentation:
By Location: Based on the Location, Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market is segmented as; Offshore, Nearshore, Onshore.
By Service: Based on the Service, Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market is segmented as; Voice Processing, Telemarketing Services, 3D Visualization Services, Image Editing Services, Virtual Staffing Services, and Others.
By Application: Based on the Application, Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market is segmented as; Customer Care, Finance and Accounting, Talent and HR Services, Sales and Marketing, Sourcing, Procurement and Supply Chain, Facilities and Administration, Product Engineering, Training, Others.
By Deployment Mode: Based on the Deployment Mode, Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market is segmented as; On Premise, Cloud.
By Organization Size: Based on the Organization Size, Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market is segmented as; Large Enterprises, Small & Medium Enterprises.
By Ownership: Based on the Ownership, Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market is segmented as; Captive, Third Party.
By Outsourcing Approach: Based on the Outsourcing Approach, Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market is segmented as; Best-Shore, Bundled Services, Contract Based, and Fee For Service.
By End User: Based on the End User, Thailand Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Market is segmented as; BFSI, IT and Telecommunication, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail & E-commerce, Government & Defense, Transportation and Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Energy and Utilities, Others.
By Region: This report also provides the data for key regional segments of Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Others.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.