Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland.: The Why & The How

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Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland:
The Why & The How

Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland

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East West Associates Roundtable with Senior Executives


Who Should Watch?

Executives of US companies:

      • Expanding Supply Chain & Manufacturing to better service European customer base
      • Facing manufacturing, contract manufacturing or sourcing challenges in China

US companies are establishing or relocating to Poland for a number of reasons, not the least is diversification from China. Poland has become a preferred destination as China labor costs and geopolitical concerns increase, and as US/China tariffs remain.

Poland is the fifth largest manufacturing country within the EU and contributes 22.4% of the country’s GDP. Germany is the largest importer of Polish products, followed by the rest of Western Europe.

The leading Polish industrial sectors are automotive, aviation, pharmaceuticals, household appliances, metal products, electrical equipment, electronics, chemical products, and rubber & plastic. As a result, Poland has a large supply chain base of raw materials and component products servicing these manufacturing operations.

East West Associates’ speakers addressed these questions, including:

    • Why are companies diversifying from China and leveraging Poland’s Supply Chain & Manufacturing capabilities?
    • How are US companies developing sourcing, contract manufacturing & manufacturing capabilities in Poland?
    • What industry sectors are finding sourcing & manufacturing success in Poland?
    • How to identify & qualify Polish suppliers?
    • How to conduct Site Selection in Poland to establish Polish manufacturing site?
    • What financial & operational incentives does the Polish government provide to US companies to establish operations on leased or owned facilities?
    • How should our investment strategy be designed to best meet the Polish Investment goals?
    • Can you summarize the Polish/US trade relations and tariff policies?
    • What is the availability & quality of local labor (production & engineering talent)?

Our speakers presented two recent case studies:

    • EWA & a PA-based manufacturing client identifying and qualifying Polish suppliers
    • EWA & a MN-based manufacturing client relocating their European operations from Spain to Poland
Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Poland

Speakers

Mike Jacobs | Chief Operating Officer, Weber, Inc.
  • Responsible for end to end product life cycle, including product management, research & development and end-to-end supply chain and operations functions (Strategic Sourcing, Demand & Supply Planning (ES&OP), Global Manufacturing, Logistics & Distribution and Quality)
  • Former Vice President, Logistics & Material for Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK)
  • Director, Global Sourcing – Fabricated Components for Schneider Electric 
Dariusz Pielach | Director, Central Eastern Europe
  • EWA Director of Poland/Central Eastern Europe
  • Resides in Warsaw, Poland
  • Former Project Manager/Director and Interim Manager for Western multinationals 
  • Primary focus in strategic and operational procurement, sourcing, and project management 
Mark Plum | Director, East West Associates
  • Former President of Briggs & Stratton Asia (NYSE: BGG)
  • VP Sales & Marketing, American Standard Thailand & American Standard China
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    Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Vietnam

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    Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Vietnam

    Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Vietnam

    About The Webinar


    Who Should Watch?

    Executives of US companies who are facing manufacturing, contract manufacturing or sourcing challenges in China or other countries

    Executives of US companies expanding Southeast Asian operational and supply chain capabilities to better service customers


    US companies are establishing or relocating to Vietnam for a number of reasons, not the least is diversification from China. Vietnam has become a preferred destination as China labor costs and geopolitical concerns increase, and as US/China tariffs remain.

    Vietnam has a significant manufacturing base, which was traditionally focused on textiles, apparel, and furniture.

    Vietnam has increased their manufacturing capabilities and are now major producers of consumer electronics, telecom equipment, machinery and auto parts. Samsung produces a third of their total output in Vietnam and is the country’s largest exporter.

    East West Associates’ speakers addressed these questions, including:

      • Why – and How – are US companies developing manufacturing, contract manufacturing & sourcing capabilities in Vietnam?
      • What industry sectors are finding sourcing & manufacturing success in Vietnam?
      • What are the advantages of Vietnam as compared to the other ASEAN Countries?
      • What financial & operational incentives does the Vietnamese government provide to US companies to establish operations on leased or owned facilities?
      • How should our investment strategy be designed to best meet the Vietnamese Investment goals?
      • How does Vietnam compare to China & Thailand? Lease rates? Building costs? What are the relative advantages of Vietnamese Business Park options?
      • Can you summarize the Vietnamese/US trade relations and tariff policies?

    Our speakers briefly presented two recent case studies:

      • How a Minnesota-based manufacturing client established a Vietnamese contract manufacturing arrangement to diversify from China and service the US market
      • Key experiences of a Michigan-based automotive manufacturing plant for an operational and supply chain audit
    Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Vietnam

    Speakers

    Mark Plum | Director, East West Associates
    • Former President of Briggs & Stratton Asia (NYSE: BGG)
    • VP Sales & Marketing, American Standard Thailand & American Standard China
      Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Vietnam

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      Jacob Miller | Director, East West Associates (Vietnam)
      • Former Operations Engineer for Caterpillar
      • Focus in Supply Chain development, procrurement process improvements and facility establishment
      • Currently based in Ho Chi Minh
      Establishing Manufacturing & Sourcing in Vietnam

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      OPERATIONAL & COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE: GROWTH DEVELOPMENT

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      OPERATIONAL & COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE: GROWTH DEVELOPMENT

      BACKGROUND

      A manufacturer of returnable packaging materials for the automotive industry with stagnating sales engaged EWA to identify and qualify sources of business growth potential.

      OPERATIONAL & COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE: GROWTH DEVELOPMENT

      APPROACH

      360° Opportunity Assessment

        • An extensive review with the client of the construction and technical aspects of the current product portfolio, the market, adjacent verticals, competitor products & customer base.

      Opportunity Identification

        • Identification and validation of 12 key industries as qualified verticals for expansion – based upon ease of adaptation, market size, growth potential and profit margin
        • Total of 1300+ potential new customers
      Step 3

      Short-listing of 5 core industries of focus for a deep dive analysis

        • Off Road Vehicles, HVAC, Outdoor Power Equipment, Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Electronics
        • Total of 370 potential new customers
      Step 4

      Opportunity Leveraging

        • EWA prioritized the top 10-12 companies per sector (sales channels, geographical location, etc.)
        • EWA conducted an in-depth investigation of each company & senior management and then delivered a biographical summary and contact information for 63 companies
      OPERATIONAL & COMMERCIAL PERFORMANCE: GROWTH DEVELOPMENT

      RESULTS

        • The client signed contracts with 9 new business partners
        • 13% increase in sales within 18 months
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