Please note that the information below refers to the October 2006 conference program, which has just ended. Visit this site again for updates on the conferences to be held in April 2007. If you have any questions, e-mail us at seminars-ec@chinasourcingfair.com.
Date: October 11, 2006
Venue: Conference Room 201B
Level 2, AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong
Buying from China seminars' agenda:
Panel Discussion - How to Deal with China Suppliers Session 1:
Finding that perfect China partner
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Speakers:
David Sun, President, Actus Global Holding (Shenzhen) Co. Ltd.
Niklas Hakansson, CEO and Founder, INF Import
Jaspreet Singh, Chief Representative, neoteric Shenzhen
Benjamin Dolgin-Gardner, CEO and Founder, Xtatix LLC
Topics:
| • | Quality suppliers in China — where to start looking |
| • | Making requests for information |
| • | Mastering negotiation techniques |
| • | Ensuring quality control and obtaining accurate price quotations |
How to Deal with China Suppliers Session 2:
Payment processes: Step-by-step advice on your options for moving money
Time: 2:15 pm - 2:45 pm
Speaker: Mike Bellamy, China Operations Director, PassageMaker Sourcing Solutions
Topics:
| • | Prudent credit practices |
| • | Online money transfers, credit card questions, and security considerations |
| • | Paperwork pitfalls: Handling terms of sale, pro forma invoices and more |
| • | Legal issues, collecting from a deadbeat account, and more |
Quality control processes: Making sure you're getting what you pay for
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Speaker: Michael L. Hetzel, Vice President, Marketing & Sales, Pro QC North American Inc.
Topics:
| • | The importance of certification standards |
| • | Inspection & audit questions |
| • | Evaluation methods, practical considerations |
Shipping logistics: The ins and outs of getting goods from here to there
Time: 3:45 pm - 4:15 pm
Speaker: Albert Huang Xiaobo, General Manager, Cosco Logistics Shenzhen
Topics:
| • | Shipping by air vs. ocean |
| • | Import/export regulations |
| • | Using consolidators and foreign reps |
| • | Insurance, customs requirements |
Panel Discussion - How to Deal with China Suppliers Session 3:
Building win-win relationships with your China partner
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Speakers:
Lynn Thornton, Vice President and General Manager, Belkin HK.
Niklas Hakansson, CEO and Founder, INF Import
Jaspreet Singh, Chief Representative, neoteric Shenzhen
Benjamin Dolgin-Gardner, CEO and Founder, Xtatix LLC
Topics:
| • | Handling cultural differences & building a working relationship |
| • | Common mistakes made and solutions to overcome |
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