Taking Advantages of China's Increasing Demand for Recycled Resources : Case Company: Ni-Met Resources Inc.
Liang, Ye (2010)
Liang, Ye
Tampereen ammattikorkeakoulu
2010
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2010061812374
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2010061812374
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The purpose of this thesis is to review the feasibility and advise the management of Ni-Met on the location of a warehouse in China.
Ni-Met is a global company involved in trading of resources and commodities - primary and secondary metals, minerals and plastics.
A sizeable portion of its sales are into China. The objective of this thesis is to suggest the most suitable way for Ni-Met to take advantage of China’s huge demand for commodities and resources. Ni-Met wants to increase its presence in China to facilitate its growing business with China in secondary [scrap] metals and plastics. Ni-Met already has several offices around the world including a representative office in Shanghai and wants to increase its presence in China.
In this thesis, Ni-Met is introduced along with an explanation of the products. The objectives of the company are outlined. Also information on the company is provided: the main stake holders, employees, memberships of organisations.
Interviews are conducted with various stake holders and senior management to understand the objectives and requirements in establishing additional presence in China. Here the long term objectives of the management are clearly understood through a telephonic questions answer session.
Next, market information is provided in the products the company deals in, also outlined are the main products provided globally and in China. The recycling markets for its products demanded in China are analysed. This is also explained by zone/location. Also outlined are the market conditions, the major players, channels of distribution and risks v/s rewards.
The entry method is then discussed. There are different types of company that Ni-Met can register itself in China. These are discussed along with the pros/cons of each and the government regulations associated with each type of offices.
The research process is also explained and interviews with the management are conducted. The results of the research and the interviews with management are analysed and the conclusion is explained on this basis.
Conclusion on the location to establish are based on the results of the questionnaire and interviews with the management, market research on import data, research and interviews with market traders.
Ni-Met is a global company involved in trading of resources and commodities - primary and secondary metals, minerals and plastics.
A sizeable portion of its sales are into China. The objective of this thesis is to suggest the most suitable way for Ni-Met to take advantage of China’s huge demand for commodities and resources. Ni-Met wants to increase its presence in China to facilitate its growing business with China in secondary [scrap] metals and plastics. Ni-Met already has several offices around the world including a representative office in Shanghai and wants to increase its presence in China.
In this thesis, Ni-Met is introduced along with an explanation of the products. The objectives of the company are outlined. Also information on the company is provided: the main stake holders, employees, memberships of organisations.
Interviews are conducted with various stake holders and senior management to understand the objectives and requirements in establishing additional presence in China. Here the long term objectives of the management are clearly understood through a telephonic questions answer session.
Next, market information is provided in the products the company deals in, also outlined are the main products provided globally and in China. The recycling markets for its products demanded in China are analysed. This is also explained by zone/location. Also outlined are the market conditions, the major players, channels of distribution and risks v/s rewards.
The entry method is then discussed. There are different types of company that Ni-Met can register itself in China. These are discussed along with the pros/cons of each and the government regulations associated with each type of offices.
The research process is also explained and interviews with the management are conducted. The results of the research and the interviews with management are analysed and the conclusion is explained on this basis.
Conclusion on the location to establish are based on the results of the questionnaire and interviews with the management, market research on import data, research and interviews with market traders.