The European Chamber is delighted to invite you to our first round table discussion focusing on issues around sourcing in China. At a time when exports are declining and foreign demand in products 'made in China' is slowing down, efficient sourcing is vital to keep the competitive edge. 'Managing your Chinese suppliers' correctly is a key to a long term cooperation with competitive prices.
This forums aims to bring together experienced 'China sources' from European Chamber members and non-members to discuss and exchange experiences in sourcing in China. We are delighted to have Mr. Eric Dirven from DQM China to provide a brief introduction to the topic, followed by the discussion, which he will lead.
During this forum we will focus on the following topics:
- What are critical success factors when sourcing in China?
- How to start a cooperation with a Chinese supplier?
- Strengths and weaknesses of Chinese suppliers?
- How to manage Chinese suppliers?
At this meeting we will also hold an election for the Chairman/Vice-Chairman of the Sourcing Forum. The Chair and Vice-Chair play a crucial role in driving the Forum, especially in assisting the Business Manager in finding topics for the coming meetings.
Anyone who is possibly interested in running for the position of Chair or Vice Chair is kindly requested contact Dominik Ehmann (Business Manager taking care of the Sourcing Forum in PRD) at dehmann@euccc.com.cn, by noon 18th May.
About the Speaker
Eric Dirven gathered his vast experience in R&D, engineering, manufacturing and quality management over the last 25 years working for renowned companies in Europe and Asia. From his first visits of China in the early 80's, Eric watched China starting to bring its huge potential into reality. After many trips between Europe and Asia, Eric moved to China with his family to live there permanently, serving customers needing a western foothold in China.
DQM was founded in 1998 in Holland by Eric Dirven as a consultancy company. From a consultancy company on quality management, it evolved into what is now a company providing:
-products and components from China
-services to companies that want to do business in China
Agenda
16:00 - 16:15 Registration
16:15 - 16:30 Time for socialising
16:30 - 16:45 Presentation by Eric Dirven
16:45 - 17:45 Moderated Discussion
17:45 - 18:00 Feedback & Discussion of similiar meetings in future
Venue
Grand Hyatt Guangzhou
12 Zhujiang West Road, Pearl River New City, Tianhe District, Guangzhou, 广州富力君悦大酒店 中国广东省广州市天河区 珠江新城珠江西路12号
How to register?
To register for this event, please contact Dominik Ehmann at dehmann@euccc.com.cn
Registration Fee: Members 50 RMB, Non-members 100 RMB.
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Event Terms & Conditions
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Please register before 2:00pm on Wednesday, 20th May. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations, no-shows who fail to cancel before this time will be invoiced for the event. Registrations done after the deadline will be accepted only if space permits and are charged an additional 50 RMB walk-in fee.
Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance.