10-day China residential for globally leading E-MBA programme
PROJECT TYPE
Executive education
CLIENT
Top 5 ranked US university
COURSE
E-MBA in Supply Chain (China residential)
PROJECT OVERVIEW
The challenge
Design and organise a 10-day residential schedule for US-based EMBA programme in Shanghai and Suzhou region. The aim was to meet and learn from key players in the omni-channel supply chain in areas of (i) automotive, (ii) consumerables producer, and (iii) manufacturing, and ultimately be enveloped within the context of doing business in China.
The client
Globally leading American university (Ranked Top 5 for E-MBA in Supply Chain)
Deliverables
- 4 customised training workshops
- 6 interactive company visits
- 1 executive panel
Participants
- 9 senior executives
- 5 supporting staff
Location
Shanghai and Suzhou
Training: Political Environment
Introduction to China’s political system, structures, and how policies filter down through provincial to city level and impact industry.
Trainer: Director of Government Relations
Training: Economic Environment
Fundamental background behind China’s economic development, along with insights into 5-year plan, key market trends impacting investments, and rise of Chinese companies expanding overseas.
Trainer: Leader of Support Services at Anthesis Group
Company Visit: Mondelez
Globally leading F&B manufacturer (known for brands such as Cadbury, Oreo, Kraft, etc)
Partner: General Manager
Company Visit: Crown Equipment
Fourth largest manufacturer of industry forklifts globally
Partner: General Manager
Company Visit: Nexteer Automotive
Global leader in steering columns for the automotive industry
Partner: Asia Pacific Business Development Director
Training: Supply Chain Management in China Context
Broad introduction on key trends in Asian supply chains, highlighting increasing importance of cultural agility as an expat engaging in procurement within China.
Trainer: Director
Training: Doing Business in China
In depth case analysis of urgent need for international firms in China to get real and understand just how complex the local environment is.
Trainer: CEO
Company Visit: Honeywell
Visit to ‘World Class Factory’ to learn how corporate culture can feed into micro-innovation at the operational level.
Partner: China President
Company Visit: SAP
Leading software developer for supply chain solutions
Partner: Director of Strategic Planning
Company Visit: Schaeffler
German manufacturer of rolling element bearings for automotive, aerospace and industrial uses.
Partner: Senior Manager for Industry 4.0