Tariffs Are Squeezing Margins. It’s Time to Squeeze More from Your Tech Team
The recent spike in global tariffs is making headlines—and for good reason. Businesses across the U.S. are waking up to the very real impact that trade policy can have on their bottom line.
But here's the thing: tariffs aren't your only margin killer…
For most companies, the bigger, quieter threat is an inefficient tech team—one that's built around rigid structures, slow cycles, and bloated cost models that don’t flex when markets do.
So if you're already feeling the squeeze, it's time to ask: Are you getting the maximum output from every dollar you spend on tech?
The Fixed-Cost Trap
Many companies still run their technology functions like it's 2015:
Large in-house teams
Traditional offshore vendors billing by the hour
Unclear ROI on delivery
Projects dragging past deadlines with little accountability
That model might have worked when margins were healthy and markets were predictable.
But today? It’s a liability.
With inflation, wage pressure, and now tariffs eating into profit margins, fixed-cost teams can’t respond fast enough—or deliver lean enough—to stay competitive.
Why Outcome-Based Outsourcing Makes More Sense Than Ever
Outcome-based outsourcing flips the model. Instead of paying for time, you pay for results.
That means:
Defined deliverables, not open-ended billable hours
Flexible, right-sized teams, not bloated FTE commitments
Shared risk and accountability, not just labor-for-hire
Faster time-to-value, aligned with your business outcomes
At InfoNet, we’ve helped clients:
Cut delivery costs by 30–50%
Speed up product launches by 2–3x
Navigate complex global shifts (like tariffs) without disruption
You Can’t Control Tariffs. You Can Control How You Deliver Technology.
Economic shifts are out of your hands. But how your business responds? That’s where you win or lose.
Now is the time to:
Reevaluate your tech team structure
Identify areas of underperformance
Explore leaner, more agile outsourcing partnerships
Because when margin pressure is high, every hour spent needs to move the needle.
Ready to Shift from Cost-Cutting to Value-Boosting?
If your current delivery model is weighing your business down, let’s talk. We’ll show you how outcome-based outsourcing can help you:
Protect margins
Accelerate delivery
And turn your tech team into a true growth engine
