Over the past 5 years, rapid cost increases have forced most companies buying in China to reorient their sourcing strategy. Agents and intermediaries have had to re-assess the value they bring to importers.
Experts predict that costs will rise faster over the next 5 years. However, in 2013, hiring new staff in the PRD after CNY seemed easier than previous years.
What trends to expect in the upcoming year?
What strategies and industries have a bright future in China?
What types of market positioning will lead to certain failure?
Join us to learn from experts about the best sourcing practices and share your opinions as well as experiences with other professionals during our panel discussion.
Agenda:
12.00 – 13.30 Registration & networking lunch
13.30 – 13.35 Welcome Remarks by Anna Rudawska, Deputy Manager, European Chamber
13.35 – 14.05 Economic trends in China and PRD that will impact the sourcing world in the next 5 years by Ben Simpfendorfer, Managing Director and Founder, Silk Road Associates
14.10– 14.40 China vs. Eastern Europe and Asia by Luc Miroslaw, Director of Operations , Kingfisher Sourcing Organisation
14:45 – 15:15 Managing suppliers for best results by Filip Flowers, Head of Quality, Yu-Lan Carillion
15:15 – 15:30 Coffee break
15:30 – 16:00 Key Success Factors in supplier diversity management by David Tung, Director of Purchasing for a Sino-French carmaker Chang An – Peugeot Citroen – CAPSA
16:00 – 16:55 Practical and actionable insights on the future of Sourcing in China - Best practices and Q&A moderated by Renaud Anjoran, Founder, Sofeast Ltd
with Colin O’Brien, Sourcing Director, China Director, Yu-Lan Carillion; David Tung, Director of Purchasing for a Sino-French carmaker Chang An – Peugeot Citroen – CAPSA; Ben Simpfendorfer, Managing Director and Founder, Silk Road Associates; Luc Miroslaw, Director of Operations, Kingfisher Sourcing Organisation;
Registration
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Special discount price for members of the Global Supply Chain Council: 450 RMB (For members of the Global Supply Chain Council to register and receive the discounted price please follow this link http://chain.co/events/ps14