How to keep teams stable, make BrSE communication work and run an agile delivery process.
An Offshore Development Center (ODC) gives a Japanese company its own dedicated development team in Vietnam. But hiring enough engineers is not enough to keep an ODC running well over the long term — it needs a solid foundation of people, communication and process.
Three factors that make or break an ODC
Team stability — the business knowledge a team builds up is an ODC's most valuable asset. We focus on keeping engineers for the long term through clear career paths and a supportive workplace, and we maintain documentation and handover routines to limit the risk when team members change.
BrSE communication culture — a BrSE is not just an interpreter but a bridge who clarifies requirements, confirms specifications and shares project status openly with the client. Reporting early, checking carefully and practising "hō-ren-sō" keep both sides aligned.
Agile code delivery — working in short sprints, with code review and testing before every delivery, lets clients see real progress and give feedback early. Quality is managed continuously rather than left to the end of the project.