SHANGHAI, Nov. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from english.shanghai.gov.cn
Global business leaders and cultural industry representatives convened at the Potside Chats salon — The CIIE: Open for the Future — to share their insights on the China International Import Expo and its impact on Shanghai's burgeoning global influence on Nov 7.
The event was organized by China Daily and hosted by the Foreign Affairs Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government. The event gathered voices united in their optimism for China's future and its role in fostering international collaboration.
Owen Messick, president of dÅTERRA China, a seasoned CIIE participant celebrating its 10th anniversary in China, remarked on the event's impressive scale. "This year's CIIE is the biggest yet. It was just crowds of people. Our booth is now 300 square meters, the largest we've ever had," he said.
With about 3,500 exhibitors from 129 countries and regions, this year's CIIE highlighted China's digitalization in streamlining international business operations. Pablo Machado, president of Business Management at Suzano Asia, lauded China's pioneering role in digital document exchange.
"The only country in the world where we do all shipping documentation exchange including bill of lading, letters of credit, and invoicing is China. We did our first imports into China 100 percent digitalized." Machado noted a significant reduction in import lead times, from 10 days to three days.
Echoing this sentiment, Jelena Grubor Stefanović, director of the Representative Office of the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, expressed admiration for Shanghai's blend of tradition and innovation.
"It's so easy to fall in love with China. The digital aspects of the convenience, the beauty of the city, the old, and the new in Shanghai." Stefanović emphasized the significance of platforms like CIIE for fostering understanding.
The CIIE served not only as a platform for established businesses but also for budding entrepreneurs like Andrew Gatera, founder of Onecup Roasters, who sees the event as a springboard for innovation and market integration.
"CIIE is a great opportunity to visit and do research. Next year when we come to CIIE, we need a bigger booth. We need to visit more. We need to understand more about the China market."
Astrid Poghosyan, project manager at the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, shared her fascination with the CIIE's emphasis on technology-driven musical innovation. "People in Shanghai are eager to experience traditional art forms in new ways," Poghosyan observed. "Technological advancements are creating innovative musical experiences and Shanghai offers a diverse musical landscape."
Alessandro Conti, an Italian food vlogger and entrepreneur based in Shanghai, shared his journey, emphasizing Shanghai's openness as a catalyst for young entrepreneurs. "I think that China is part of me, a part of my growth. I naturally decided to develop in this place. I want to be part of this growth. I want to be building up my family and my future here."
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CIIE inspires global confidence in Shanghai
MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Surf consumers across the nation set to benefit from Australian innovation in procurement technology
City Beach, a national surf and lifestyle retail leader, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Andisor, a cutting-edge buying technology platform specialising in buying and procurement management solutions. This strategic collaboration is set to enhance City Beach's operational efficiency and elevate the customer experience by streamlining the way the company manages its suppliers and data flow.
City Beach is renowned for its commitment to delivering the latest beach and streetwear trends to its customers. With an experienced and savvy team at the helm, the company has continuously sought new ways to improve its assortment and respond swiftly to customer needs. By tapping into Andisor's state-of-the-art platform, City Beach aims to digitise its supplier management processes, ensuring a more agile and responsive supply chain, thereby improving the product mix for their consumers.
Troy Elliott, Head of Operations at City Beach, stated, "Partnering with Andisor is an exciting step for us. Their platform will not only improve our supplier and data management, but will also empower our buying team to focus on what we do best—providing our customers with the best fashion and lifestyle products. We're committed to staying at the forefront of retail, and this collaboration will help us sharpen our assortment and enhance our offering."
Andisor's platform offers a buyer-friendly interface that simplifies the complexities of supplier relationships, product data management, and process automation. By integrating product data and fostering seamless communication, Andisor enables brands and retailers to collaborate more effectively with a clearer view of the buying cycle, improved inventory management, and a more organised procurement experience for buying teams.
Vandana Chaudhry, CEO at Andisor, remarked, "We are thrilled to partner with City Beach. Their dedication to excellence and innovation aligns perfectly with our mission to empower businesses through technology. We believe that this partnership will benefit City Beach and enhance the relationships with their top-tier suppliers, driving collaboration and margin growth for both City Beach and their suppliers."
Andisor's innovative platform is not just powering efficiency for City Beach's internal sourcing team; it's empowering their supplier community by fostering closer collaboration and streamlined outcomes.
Says Katie Derrett of NORA, "We love connecting great businesses and partners, and we're thrilled to be a part of this success story. Andisor is a valued member of our network, and we're excited to see the positive impact it will have on Australia's retail landscape. "
Peter Venter, former COO of Brand Collective and lead partner at LINQ RETAIL added "Andisor fills a vital gap in retail tech, seamlessly integrating with existing ERP systems and empowering retailers with advanced data alignment and sharing capabilities."
Andisor is helping City Beach and its suppliers grow together, driving margins, and deepening collaboration. This partnership is setting a new standard in retail—efficient, connected, and focused on what matters most: the customer.
About Andisor
Andisor is on a mission to connect and simplify B2B infrastructure around the world. Based in Melbourne, this is true Australian innovation helping Australian brick and mortar retailers become more agile and consumer-centric in the face of stiff global competition.
Multi-brand retail buying is a trillion-dollar exercise bogged down in outdated processes from the 80s, bleeding billions into patchwork solutions.
Andisor's is a bulk procurement tool, which centralises data and order decision-making, and backs it up with seamless execution, fundamentally transforming the retail buying exercise and adding millions of dollars to the bottomline.
For more information visit https://www.andisor.com
About City Beach
City Beach, established in 1985, has evolved into Australia's premier destination for surf, skate, and street fashion. With a robust online presence and numerous retail locations nationwide, we offer an extensive range of apparel, accessories, and equipment from leading brands. Our commitment to delivering the latest trends and exceptional customer service has solidified our reputation as a beloved surf retailer among Australians. We continue to foster a vibrant community that embodies the dynamic and adventurous spirit of youth culture.
For more information visit https://www.citybeach.com.au
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City Beach taps Andisor to Transform Supplier Management and Enhance their Customers' Experience
