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Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Eliminating steps in the supply chain - can it be done without high risk

July 11, 2011

Analysis of: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?

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Construction trends in the Middle East - Iraq example is worth considering

March 29, 2011

Analysis of: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.

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Cost trends in China

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.

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Quality from low cost countries - review of implications of recovery

October 27, 2009

Analysis of: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.

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

UAE vs China as a furniture market - factors differentiating the two and outlook for both

June 29, 2009

Analysis of: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.

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Cost increases in China - action importers can take

August 6, 2008

Analysis of:The Last Days of Cheap Chinese | www.slate.com

The automotive sector tends to get more than its fair share of commentary. While the impact on autoparts is significant, in terms of materials, labour and currency dynamics, other industries are also affected, which don't always have the leverage of a major automotive producer in the USA. How can the smaller buyers of specialist products cope with the somewhat alarming changes underway, and get a real perspective on the future. What steps can importers in USA and Europe take to manage the increases, and adjust their business model?

Frank FrystakPresidentFrystak Associates

Macys current performance

May 21, 2008

Analysis of:Macy's Same-Store Sales Down 2.6% | www.jckonline.com

Macys in store servicing of current customers is a key to there growth in this very tough retail climate. There addition of new branded merchandise catagoires , Ie Martha Stewart, Donald Trump , etc. gives them a creative edge to be competative in the next 2 qtrs. The jury is out for most better retailsers . Wal-Mart and Costco appear to be  weathering the economic storm as customers continue  to look for price driven value.

Steven DipperManaging PartnerNSR ASSOCIATES

Where Next For Norbord?

February 26, 2008

Analysis of:Norbord To Review Operating Alternatives At Genk, Belgium | www.newswire.ca

With a housing recession well dug in in the USA, and one around the corner in Europe where are Norbord going to look to make some money? Will the potential closure of the Genk Particleboard plant actually save the company money or will they just lose market share to the other big European panel product manufacturers? 

Jeremy WallerOwner and Managing DirectorAl Taqa International Ltd

Impact of imports on traditional sectors - construction materials and furniture - is protectionism practical?

May 25, 2007

Analysis of:USG to Cut 500 Jobs Due to Housing Slump | biz.yahoo.com

The extra demand for construction materials created by Katrina may also be diminishing, as manufacturers bring on the extra capacity they needed in the aftermath. Imported materials were able to gain a foothold in some parts of the low end market for construction materials, as prices of bulk commodities rose.

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