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How Vulnerable Is Your Supply Chain?
Wednesday, January 30th, 2008
11:00am - 2:00pm
Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza
251 South Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Issue:
Many
middle-market American manufacturing companies now outsource a portion of
their production to China. This can be a highly effective
strategy to significantly reduce costs, but it does involve
its own set of challenges. Product quality control, on-time
shipment and delivery, payment processing for initial
orders, payment term offering, and other key elements in an
outsourcing relationship have all proven to be painful
learning experiences for many businesses that import from
China. Language and cultural differences with Chinese
businesses can make also add to the challenges of managing the outsourced portion of a supply chain.
This program offers a comprehensive briefing addressing a broad range of issues arising in U.S.-China trade. Topics range from logistics strategies to analysis of key operational issues including freight rates, vessel capacity and port infrastructure. Walk away from this session with a broad, in-depth picture of current trade and logistics issues. Trading transactions, tips on shipping logistics, suitable banking tools and trade secrets will also be covered.
