US companies running large-scale IT initiatives increasingly rely on Managed Service Providers (MSP) and Vendor Management System (VMS) programs to manage external talent. The challenge is not demand, it is integration. Many nearshore providers promise speed and cost efficiency, but fail when it comes to compliance, governance, and system alignment.
This is where MSP-ready nearshore teams make the difference. When properly integrated, nearshore teams can operate inside SAP Fieldglass, Beeline, or similar VMS platforms with the same controls as onshore vendors, while delivering faster ramp-up and lower total cost.
This article explains how to integrate nearshore teams into your MSP/VMS program, step by step, without adding operational or compliance risk.
MSP-ready nearshore teams are not just remote developers based in LATAM. They are fully compliant staffing resources that can be onboarded, managed, and paid through your existing MSP/VMS framework.
An MSP-ready nearshore partner can:
This allows procurement and IT leaders to extend their talent pool without breaking governance.
Procurement-led organizations are under constant pressure to reduce risk and control costs. At the same time, CIOs need speed and specialized skills.
Nearshore teams address both needs when integrated correctly.
The missing piece is a partner that understands both staffing operations and vendor management systems.
Schedule a call with Fast Dolphin and explore a compliant nearshore model built for enterprise environments.
Start by aligning with your MSP on:
Nearshore staffing should follow the same rules as any other vendor.
Not all nearshore providers can work inside MSP programs. Look for partners that:
This is where nearshore staffing services with payroll and compliance included reduce friction.
One of the biggest MSP concerns is co-employment and regulatory risk.
An MSP-ready nearshore partner should manage:
Fast Dolphin, for example, provides nearshore payroll services designed for MSP/VMS programs, allowing US companies to scale without setting up local entities.
Learn more about our approach to nearshore payroll services.
Once compliance is covered, nearshore roles are created and managed directly inside the VMS.
Typical setup includes:
From a procurement perspective, nearshore becomes just another approved vendor category.
After onboarding, nearshore teams are managed like any other contingent workforce.
MSPs track:
This model allows CIOs and Procurement leaders to scale teams up or down without renegotiating contracts or bypassing governance.
When done correctly, MSP-ready nearshore teams deliver measurable value.
These shortcuts often lead to audits, delays, or vendor removal.
Fast Dolphin has over 20 years of experience supporting US enterprises with nearshore IT staffing across the Americas. We work directly with procurement, HR, and MSP teams to ensure smooth integration.
Our nearshore model is designed for MSP/VMS programs:
Explore how our MSP-ready nearshore teams support enterprise programs.
Yes. MSP-ready nearshore partners can fully operate within Fieldglass or Beeline, following the same workflows as onshore vendors.
A compliant nearshore staffing partner acts as Employer of Record and manages payroll, benefits, and local labor obligations.
Yes. Nearshore staffing fits well with procurement models when rate cards, SLAs, and compliance are clearly defined.
Integrating nearshore teams into an MSP/VMS program is not a workaround. It is a strategic extension of your existing workforce model.
With the right partner, US companies gain speed, flexibility, and cost efficiency without sacrificing governance or compliance.
Schedule a call with Fast Dolphin and explore a compliant nearshore model built for enterprise environments.
