Mr. Jeremy Waller
Owner and Managing Director, Al Taqa International Ltd
Member of the Industrial Council
Council Member Biography
Jeremy Waller is a procurement consultant in the building materials, construction, furniture, bedding, lighting, and industrial sector with particular reference to China and its impact on these industries. He is the Owner and Managing Director at Al Taqa International, a London based procurement and technical liaison office for an engineering and contracting group in Iraq, Atlas technical Group which specializes in the supply and installation of rotating equipment and other engineering products for the oil, gas, water, sewage cement, and energy sectors. He is also the Owner and CEO of Strategic Engineering Ltd. and Wallbed Systems, 2 UK based firms specializing in helping a range of small, medium size and large groups develop & execute procurement from low cost countries, mainly (but not exclusively) in the furnishings and construction materials sector. Mr. Waller has over 23 years of experience in procurement of materials and furnishings for the hospitality and resort industries in Asia and China. He also has experience in locating strategic suppliers, minimizing the 'trial and error ' associated with China procurement, engineering and production, wood and textiles and restructuring operations in China. Mr. Waller specializes in textiles, automotive, moulding and tooling; composites, rotating machinery, hotel fixtures, fittings and equipment, granite, tiles, supply chain issues, inspection, logistics, and manufacturing restructuring. He has experience in manufacturing, distr (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2009 - Unspecified
- Owner and Managing Director, Al Taqa International Ltd
- 2005 - Unspecified
- CEO/Owner , Strategic Engineering Ltd.
- 2005 - Unspecified
- CEO/Owner, Wallbed Systems Ltd
- 2004 - Unspecified
- Independent Procurement Consultant , Self Employed
- 2001 - 2004
- Senior Vice President, Asiamaterials
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Jeremy Waller
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Eliminating steps in the supply chain - can it be done without high risk
July 11, 2011
Why It's Dangerous to Skip Rungs on the Supply Chain Ladder | www.prosalesmagazine.com
This looks at the supplier chain, while another article looks at the client facing channels. and is obvious to both new entrants and also to established players seeking what they perceive as access to suppliers directly to achieve lower costs. New entrants traditionally should question established practices, and look for ways to reshape a business model. However, the landscape is littered with all kinds of case histories. Where can it work and where should one proceed with utmost caution?
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Construction trends in the Middle East - Iraq example is worth considering
March 29, 2011
Construction Companies Planning Layoffs This Year | www.truckinginfo.com
The 'meltdown' in the middle east is truer for Dubai, than other parts of the ME with areas still showing activity. Iraq offers potential on a large scale but creative strategies are needed. Higher oil prices mean that budgets are again available to meet infrastructure plans in certain countries. Iraq, as holder of the world's 3rd largest oil reserves, with a very low production:reserves ratio will expand production significantly. This will result in a massive inflow of funds.
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March 26, 2011
Despite global recession, cost trends in China lurk, which can thwart low cost country (LCC) sourcing strategies at the outset or midterm. Companies need to address this with new effective tactics.Analysis of competitive advantage of different countries and increasingly, the regions within those countries, is more vital than ever. Companies need to invest in understanding the regional metrics associated with their costs.
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Quality from low cost countries - review of implications of recovery
October 27, 2009
Toy Recall Shows Challenge China Poses to Partners | online.wsj.com
Quality has been the greatest challenge to buyers in China since the process began its stellar growth in the 80's. The consumer now 'reads the carton' and is better informed than ever before. There is mistrust of imports from developing countries, exacerbated by recalls such as experienced by Mattel, which attract disproportionate attention, in terms of levels of global trade. Buyers need to have extra vigilance as volumes start to recover and cost cutting measures that may have been implemented.
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UAE vs China as a furniture market - factors differentiating the two and outlook for both
June 29, 2009
Furniture - Dubai market has large export appeal | bit.ly
The UAE and China present furniture manufacturers with different opportunities. Furniture products themselves need to be segmented as they require quite different sales channels and marketing to penetrate these sectors.
GLG Study Groups with Jeremy Waller(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
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| Building Materials Industry Experts | 2774 |
| Steel Experts | 526 |
| Construction Equipment Experts in GLG Member Programs | 132 |
| Council Members who are Knowledgeable on Electronics Manufacturing Services | 125 |
| Scaffolding Industry Experts | 48 |
GLG Live Meetings with Jeremy Waller(?)
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