China possesses one of the most dynamic economies in the world. Many companies, enticed by the opportunities offered (not only cost-related ones) have decided to source from this market. In China’s social, cultural, and legal context, so different from Western ones, they are likely to encounter numerous obstacles when creating and managing a supply flow from China. Creating an International Purchasing Office (IPO) is becoming one of the solutions most frequently adopted by Western companies to manage international sourcing activities. Despite the increasing importance of this solution, there are still few studies published on this topic. The present study attempts to fill the gap in scientific literature, defining the solutions for the creation and management of an International Purchasing Office (IPO) in China. Moreover, the study attempts to describe the reasons for the creation of an IPO in China, the main activities that can be delegated to it, and adoptable organizational solutions.

Sourcing in China: the international purchasing office solution

SARTOR, Marco
2006-01-01

Abstract

China possesses one of the most dynamic economies in the world. Many companies, enticed by the opportunities offered (not only cost-related ones) have decided to source from this market. In China’s social, cultural, and legal context, so different from Western ones, they are likely to encounter numerous obstacles when creating and managing a supply flow from China. Creating an International Purchasing Office (IPO) is becoming one of the solutions most frequently adopted by Western companies to manage international sourcing activities. Despite the increasing importance of this solution, there are still few studies published on this topic. The present study attempts to fill the gap in scientific literature, defining the solutions for the creation and management of an International Purchasing Office (IPO) in China. Moreover, the study attempts to describe the reasons for the creation of an IPO in China, the main activities that can be delegated to it, and adoptable organizational solutions.
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