In the Western world and especially in the Netherlands, open exchanges of view and fair discussions are very common. This sort of verbal interaction has a positive positively interpreted connotation. It is a proof the discussion partner is interested in you and your opinions.
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Similar to Haier Group, China’s automotive industry has an array of suppliers which require sophisticated systems to manage them. China’s auto market, an ongoing hot topic is becoming more competitive and manufacturers have to look at the entire supply chain to cut costs.
BeijingBenzDaimlerChrysler (BBDC) is a more recent joint auto venture which built a new manufacturing …
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In this issue I am venturing beyond European borders to China, a fast growing marketplace. But starting operations in a new market is not easy.Will you move your own people to the new location or will you start hiring locally? And if you hire locally, how do you attract the best candidates and what do these new recruits expect?
While Alfred Dunhill needs specialized service to handle its high value products, large manufacturers such as Haier Group need specialize strategies to handle their suppliers.
According to a Gartner Research study about on Why supplier relationship management matters, procurement costs account for about 50% of expenses. As profit margins in manufacturing tend to be slim, the incentive to save on purchasing costs is very high.
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By Russel Beron
Similar to the pharmaceutical supply chain, luxury goods have their own complexities.
Until a few years ago, distribution of luxury goods in China were controlled by state owned companies with little knowledge about sophisticated marketing, distribution and supply chain management strategies. Under WTO commitments, companies like Alfred Dunhill were allowed to open their own stores in China in 2003 – the problem was they didn’t have an effective distribution and logistics solution for mainland China.
They turned to their Hong Kong logistics service provider, Kerry EAS. Formed out of a merger between Kerry Logistics and EAS, an air freight business formerly owned by the national security bureau, Kerry acquired EAS to help them enter the mainland market.. Acquiring EAS allowed Kerry to access a wide distribution network in China. Read the rest of “China’s Supply Chain raises the bar - Part II” or post a comment
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