Type
Offshoring/Delocalisation
Country
Germany
Region
Location of affected unit(s)
Sector
Information / Communication
Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities
Computer Programming, Consultancy And Related Activities
62 - Computer programming, consultancy and related activities
New offshoring locations
Not Available

538 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
23 July 2004
Employment effect (start)
23 July 2004
Foreseen end date
31 December 2004

Description

EDS Germany announced the suppression of 538 jobs during the last quarter of 2004. The strategy of the company is to outsource standardised services to lower wage countries.


Sources

  • 23 July 2004: Computerwoche

Citation

Eurofound (2004), EDS (Electronic data system), Offshoring/Delocalisation in Germany, factsheet number 60550, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://restructuringeventsprod.azurewebsites.net/restructuring-events/detail/60550.