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In today's competitive world Sourcing and Outsourcing in Asia has become a necessity. Faced with a myriad of issues such as increased competition, reduced margins, shortening product life and changing distribution channels for many companies it is no longer a question of whether to outsource but how to outsource?
ASTECH was set up in Vietnam nearly a decade ago to meet the requirements of western manufacturers wishing to tap into the potential of the Asian low cost countries.
From product development to delivery of the finished goods ASTECH can help at any stage of the manufacturing and delivery process. We can assist you to optimize your SUPPLY CHAIN.
The gains from outsourcing in Asia are well known and include:
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| FINANCIAL GAINS |
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| reduce and control operating costs |
| make capital funds available |
| free up internal resources |
| Increase profit margin |
| Potential benefit from currency fluctuations |
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| CREATE OPPORTUNITIES |
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| Access to latest technologies and processes at lower costs. |
| Wider choice of suppliers |
| Access to technologies difficult or no longer available in Europe. |
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| MINIMIZE RISKS |
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| Share risks particularly related to product development |
| Delegate activities and functions which are difficult to manage locally |
| Decrease local supplier dependancy |
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Although the benefits can be easily estimated, actually achieving the full range of outsourcing benefits requires a more elaborate and detailed planning process. It is often the case that the human and financial investments along with the constraints associated with outsourcing in Asia are underestimated leading to a waste of resources and frustrating results.
When dealing with a supplier located more than 10,000 kms away, problems can arise very quickly. Without prior assessment and careful planning they may affect your company and endanger your product portfolio and customer relations.
Purchasing in Asia has never been so simple... but at the same time so complicated. As the percentage of Asian made parts and finished goods imported by western companies keeps soaring, the supply chain of many companies is becoming increasing instable:
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| raw material prices have rocketed leading to unprecedented price increases and production delays. |
| transport congestion has resulted in unplanned deliveries transport congestion has resulted in unpredictable delivery times. |
| fierce competition is constantly affecting the relationship between western clients and Asian suppliers leading to cancelled orders and constant negotiation of buying terms. |
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Unlike local outsourcing within a region, a company who would like to outsource to Asia requires some specific know-how, such as:
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| language skills |
| purchasing experience |
| cultural knowledge |
| Logistics and shipping expertise |
| Legal and financial capabilities |
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Although such competences might not be fully available within your company, they do remain critical for good outsourcing practices.
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ASTECH was set up in Vietnam nearly a decade ago to meet the requirements of western manufacturers wishing to tap into the potential of Asian low cost countries but who lack the experience of doing so.
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