Offshore Development and Bus Factor: Separating the Real Risk From the Stereotype

Short summary

Bus factor risk—when one person holds all critical knowledge—is equally dangerous whether that person works locally or offshore. Geography doesn't change the underlying vulnerability, but it amplifies recovery cost through time zones and weak communication. The mitigation is team-based delivery, overlapping hours, and documented processes, regardless of location.

• •Bus factor risk exists equally in local and offshore setups
• •Geography amplifies recovery cost when processes are weak
• •Mitigation: team-based delivery, overlapping hours, and documentation

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