| Managing complex issues in Asia... How to group suppliers? Commodity, Product group, Location, Process. How to manage communications? E-Commerce, E-mail, Local knowledge and people. How to establish a suitable infrastructure? Information Technology, Offices, People, Technology. How to manage high expectations from businesses to create a leading operation? Quality and process audit’s, APQP, Supplier visit’s, Vendor rating. How to balance resource between strategic sourcing, operational procurement & process improvement? Establish infrastructure, Analyse supplier base, Implement Cost savings. CP Component Systems can manage complexities to deliver improved operating efficiency Recognising risks in Asia: - Political uncertainties.
- Possible difficulties in monitoring a supplier’s work.
- Cultural issues.
- Supplier could become competitor.
- Ethical / environmental issues.
- Limitations of current supplier infrastructure.
- Import and export regulations and duties.
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