Costa Rica: Putting the ‘friend’ in friendshoring
A unique business model that is on the rise is friendshoring. Also known as ally-shoring, this is the practice of relocating supply chains to countries where the risk of disruption is low. The very nature of this strategy is deeply rooted in friendship, as it enables...
Why Costa Rica Should Be on Your List for Friendshoring
Location, location, location – this old adage is applicable for many things, but most especially when it comes to running a business. This is a crucial consideration when you have customers that depend on the continuity and reliability of your operations to meet their...
Everything You Need to Know About Friendshoring (and What It Means for Your Business in the Long-Run)
What is Friendshoring or ally-shoring? The trend of offshoring – basing processes or services overseas to take advantage of lower costs – was followed by reshoring aka onshoring, moving operations from overseas back to the country it is originally located. From...
Celebrating Costa Rica’s EPIC Employees
CEO John Matlosz pays a visit to the new Costa Rica home of EPIC Software Development and presents Employee Appreciation Awards to the team. July 5 & 6, 2022 – The EPIC Costa Rica team came together in Escazú of the San José Province to welcome CEO and founder,...
Costa Rica: Why It’s The Heart of EPIC Software Development
You have deadlines that need to be met. In order to get your software developed on time, you need to hire a company located in a stable country. An example of this? EPIC, located in Costa Rica. This Central American country is known for its beautiful beaches, as well...
Is It Time to Pay Off Your Technical Debt?
Trade-offs are common in life and the same is true in software development. Sometimes, a development team is forced to take a shortcut or two. This is often a necessary decision in order to deliver a project commitment on time. But sooner or later, the repercussions...