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Strategies for Better Collaboration with Your Asian Suppliers

Jonathan Hughes and Jessica Wadd

We have conducted extensive benchmarking and analysis of best practices for supplier relationship management, across hundreds of companies around the world. The practices noted below are important for any important supplier relationships, but are especially essential when working with suppliers in developing markets, as with much of Asia. Of course, understanding the culture and specific marketplace dynamics of any country where you have suppliers is critical as well.