Effective Cost Cutting in Asia: Practical Modern Approach for Managers and Engineers in Industry to Achieve Profit Growth

The days of cheap raw materials and energy sources are gone. Suppliers will demand price increases due to the rising costs of energy and materials. This book describes how your purchasing department is able to gain (more) profit for your company and includes new ideas for successful purchasing and supplier development in Asia. The author discusses how to reduce costs in productive (BOM) and non-productive materials (NPMs) and how to calculate product and tool costs. As well, the book shows ways to negotiate your results with your suppliers in Asia and build an effective system of supplier relationship management.

Karlheinz Zuerl was a manager in various international projects, with well-known original manufacturers in Europe, America, and Asia. For over 20 years, Karlheinz has worked as an advisor, coach and supporter of companies in quality assurance, purchasing and negotiating businesses in Asia, mainly in the automotive, engineering, electrical and electronics sectors. He worked as Purchasing Director, General Manager, Plant Manager, Consultant and COO in strategy, business development and operation in China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia and Taiwan. Since 2013, Karlheinz is running his own company GTEC serving customers in electric vehicle business for Asian market.