10-day China residential for globally leading E-MBA programme
PROJECT TYPE
Executive education
CLIENT
Top 5 ranked US university
COURSE
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) technology, (ii) consumerables producer, and (iii) e-commerce, 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
- 5 customised training workshops
- 4 interactive company visits
Participants
14 EMBA students, each holding position of Regional Director or above.
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 to key milestones behind China’s economic development, along with insights into 5-year plan and key market trends evidenced today.
Trainer: VP at AIG Insurance
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
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
Introduction to how to identify and develop reliable networks and partnerships in China context, and adjust to China’s complex business environment
Trainer: Asia Pacific Director
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: Baozun
Leading e-commerce service partner in China
Partner: VP of Supply Chain