Closure, Near-Shoring, Relocation and Consolidation of Export-Oriented China Operations and Supply Chains

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Closure, Near Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export Oriented China Operations & Supply Chain

Closure, Near Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export Oriented China Operations & Supply Chain

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East West Associates Manufacturing and Supply Chain Roundtable with Senior Executives

Many C-level executives are streamlining their China-based manufacturing operations or moving operations out of China.

Why? Because assessments of the viability of exporting out of China have exposed a number of negative factors:

    • Long lead-time to US & European customers
    • Increasing production costs
    • Challenging regulatory environment in China
    • Continuing issues with Covid infections within China
    • Tariffs & geopolitical tensions between China and the US

Closing, consolidating, or relocating China operations stresses a company’s ability to serve its customers, and its global strategy, supplier relationships, and brand reputation in China and around the world.

But if carried out with expert insight, thorough planning, and a strong project team, taking the proper actions will have a positive, long-term impact on global operations and financial results.

This webinar featured seasoned speakers with real-life experience in China plant closures, improvements, consolidations, relocations and sourcing within China and in other countries.

Closure, Near Shoring, Relocation & Consolidation of Export Oriented China Operations & Supply Chain

Speakers

Warren Wisnewski | Eastman Kodak Company
  • Former Vice President of Operations, Asia Pacific Region, Eastman Kodak Company
Dan McLeod | Director, East West Associates
  • Director, East West Associates
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Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chains From China to Mexico

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Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chain From China to Mexico

Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chain From China to Mexico

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Find out why C-level executives are now migrating from China to Mexico to improve the reliability of their supply chains.

U.S. manufacturers are motivated to act due to economic and geopolitical challenges in China:  COVID lockdowns; China/Taiwan/U.S. tensions; constantly rising Chinese labor costs; higher logistical costs; unreliable transport to customers; volatile U.S./China tariffs; and an increasingly bureaucratic and regulatory environment in China.

Why are companies moving operations to Mexico?

    • For a reliable, timely and stable flow of products and components nearer to customers and assemblers in the U.S. and North America.
    • To assure an available supply of local raw material and components.
    • For access to competitive and qualified labor.
    • To establish manufacturing & supply sources where it’s easy for U.S.-based management to visit and oversee them to control costs and maintain quality.
    • To operate under the USMCA, avoiding the expense, volatility and hassle of China/U.S. tariffs.
Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chain From China to Mexico

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Stefan Lachner | East West Associates
  • Former VP Production and Logistics Planning, Robert Bosch GmbH (Mexico)
  • Manager Operations and Engineering, Leoni AG (Mexico)
  • Business Unit & Key Account Manager, Continental Teves Automotive (Mexico)
Dan McLeod | Director, East West Associates
  • Director, East West Associates
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The China Challenge: How Are China’s Challenges Affecting Your Global Manufacturing & Supply Chains?

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The China Challenge: How Are China’s Challenges Affecting Your Global Manufacturing & Supply Chains?

The China Challenge: How Are China’s Challenges Affecting Your Global Manufacturing & Supply Chains?

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The China Challenge: Analyzing Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and Mexico as Manufacturing and Supply Chain Alternatives

If you’re manufacturing and/or sourcing in China, you’re probably experiencing:

  • On-Site management and production delays due to China’s COVID travel restrictions.
  • Tariffs and higher shipping costs exporting your components or products out of China.
  • A business environment in China that’s increasingly challenging for U.S. companies.
  • Increased costs of energy, materials and services.
  • China labor rates have increased, on average, 8-10% per annum over the past 10 years.

We’ll present a “China Plus 1” strategy, wherein company leaders seek to diversify their China-based manufacturing & supply chain in order to minimize current profitability challenges. The Webinar compares Southeast Asia, Central Eastern Europe, U.S. and Mexico.

 

 

The China Challenge: How Are China’s Challenges Affecting Your Global Manufacturing & Supply Chains?

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Dave Burdakin | JBT Aerotech
  • Executive Vice President & President
Andy Barnauskas | Banner Engineering
  • Vice President of Operations
Mark Plum | Director
  • President of Briggs & Stratton Asia (NYSE: BGG)
  • Vice President of Sales & Marketing, American Standard
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    Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chain From China to Vietnam and Thailand

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    Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chain From China to Vietnam and Thailand

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    EWA Roundtable With Two Senior Executives in Vietnam and Thailand

    Companies are increasingly diversifying their Operations and Supply Chain from China to improve future operational stability.

    C-level executives are taking diversification actions because of current economic and geopolitical challenges in China, including COVID lockdowns, China/Taiwan/U.S. tension, US/China tariffs, rising Chinese labor and logistical costs, dependable transport to customer base, and an increasingly bureaucratic regulatory environment in China.

    Why are companies considering Vietnam or Thailand?

    Decision factors include:

    • Continue to serve their customer bases in China and growing Southeast Asia
    • Facilitate the export of products to customers in Europe and the U.S.
    • Take advantage of favorable trade agreements to avoid China/U.S. tariffs
    • Guarantee an available supply of raw material and component products

     

    Relocating or Expanding Operations & Supply Chain From China to Vietnam and Thailand

    Speakers

    Ben Dobbs | Managing Director APAC at Alliance Laundry Systems LLC – Chon Buri, Thailand
    • Co-Chairman of Manufacturing Committee, American Chamber in Thailand
    • Chairman Eastern Seaboard Directors Club
    Jacob Miller | Asia Managing Director – Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Former Supply Chain and Engineering Manager – GE & Honeywell China
    • Former Supply Chain and Engineering Manager – CIATEQ & Conceptos Para el Hogar, Mexico
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    Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico

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    Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico

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    Find out what companies are doing to leverage Mexican automotive suppliers to reduce dependence on Chinese suppliers.

    Currently there is a trend for companies in the U.S./North America to:

    Diversify their supply chain from China to Mexico

      • Affected by pricing, logistics, US/China tariffs, overdependence on China, long lead times

    Look for real sourcing opportunities for success in Mexico

      • Closer proximity to U.S. and North American customers
      • Avoidance of US/China tariffs

    Overcome real challenges in establishing Mexican supply chain network

      • MX vendors overwhelmed – not providing indicative pricing without company verification
      • Need to establish relationship and difficult to do with no pre-existing relationships
      • MX not replacement for China – size/scale of China
    Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico

    Speakers

    Stefan Lachner | East West Associates
    • Former VP Production and Logistics Planning, Robert Bosch GmbH (Mexico)
    • Manager Operations and Engineering, Leoni AG (Mexico)
    • Business Unit & Key Account Manager, Continental Teves Automotive (Mexico)
    Gary Trzcianka | President, Scoject, Inc. US
    • Product design, precision machining & international manufacturing company
    • Averages 60 products annually from concept to production
    • Automotive, aerospace, medical
    Challenges of Sourcing Critical Automotive Components in Mexico

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