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China Bpo Flexibility Increasing Speed of Business Processes
February 14th, 2010 | 
Author: Business process outsourcing (BPO) is a form of outsourcing which involves the contracting of the operations and responsibilities of a specific business function to a third-party service provider. Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) has two delivery centers in China, one in Dalian and the other in Shanghai.
One of the most important advantages of BPO is the way in which it helps to increase a company’s flexibility. However, several sources have different ways in which they perceive organizational flexibility. Therefore business process outsourcing enhances the flexibility of an organization in different ways.
BPO vendors are offered on a fee-for-service basis. This helps a company becoming more flexible by transforming fixed into variable costs. Outsourcing may provide a firm with increased flexibility in its resource management and reduce response times to major environmental changes. Another way in which BPO contributes to a company’s flexibility is that a company is able to focus on its core competencies, without being burdened by the demands of bureaucratic dictate.
A third way in which BPO increases organizational flexibility is by increasing the speed of business processes. Using techniques such as linear programming is a way to reduce cycle time and inventory levels, which reduces a company’s slack. Finally, flexibility is seen as a stage in the organizational life cycle.
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Myth and Truth About China Design Market
When you stand in the middle of two design worlds (U.S. and China), you may feel a little lost right now. Designers in the U.S. are afraid of losing their jobs to China with a 8:1 pricing difference; whereas China corporations are also worried that the competitive quality of foreign imported products into China are going to wipe out its internal brands.
Are you worried as a designer in the U.S. that design jobs will migrate to China? Are you concerned about the increasingly competitive pricing on design jobs and its resultant outsourcing? Are you curious about the quality of design work over there? You have never been to China but heard about China’s staggering GDP growth rate of 9.1%* and its emerging 1.3 billion people market (almost 5 times the size of the U.S. population). You have read in Business Week or design magazines about all the hype in China, but what’s the real truth? Being concerned is one thing, but being fear struck and cynical without learning about the facts is far worse.
First lets clear out the common myth about design environment in China.
Myth 1: China’s market is in Beijing & Shanghai. Truth: China has 9 economic zones designated by the government which determines the rise of economic development in cities of these regions.
Myth 2: Localization means Chinese translation. Truth: Products need to fit the needs of China users not only in terms of language but also their cultural thought model, usage behaviors and political context.
Myth 3: Business success in China is done via optimizing operational efficiency, cost-effectiveness and gaining market share. Truth: Business success in China predominantly comes from building successful relationships and trust.
Survival kit for foreign Designers in China:
1. Learn PuTongHua Do not assume that English is the international business language in China. If you are lucky, you might work with Mainland Chinese people who speaks English. Even then, do not automatically assume that Mainland Chinese speaking English will mean that they understand you conceptually. Often times, miscommunication arises when you think the other party understands you but they really don’t and are culturally resistant to ask clarifying questions. If you are in the food chain where you need to travel to China to either oversee manufacturing in China or design for the China market, it is a good idea to learn the Chinese national language: PuTongHua. Your Chinese associates will be taken by surprise, and this will move you miles ahead in the game. For a good start, when meeting someone new, say: “Ni hao ma,” meaning “How are you?”
2. See China for yourself If you have never been to China but your work is inseparable from China, take some advice from a traditional Chinese proverb: “Rather than read ten thousand pages of a book, its better to walk ten thousand miles.” Fear is driven by “not knowing.” Be there and see China for yourself. The media could very well tint your perception of China, and the China experience could be way beyond your expectations. (There are no “fortune cookies” in China, by the way.)
3. “Do as the Romans Do” In China, the rules of the game are different. What works in the U.S. might not apply to China, and insisting on how things should work in another culture is not a very good idea. Immersing yourself into the culture, you might find that certain concepts that you take for granted such as perception of time, concept of money, philosophical world-view, policies, arts, concept of law are not the same in China. One has to understand that working in China is not only working in another country, it’s also working in another culture that has a history steeped in a very different political system based on a planned economy with state-driven policies. Working against the grain will only frustrate foreign companies, pushing them to retreat.
How will the Olympic Games affect China domestic design?
Olympic games is a hot topic for a long time. The bird structure or its interior and building decoration all takes designers’ creativity. Those who take their part in this big project will feel very pride and full of satisfaction.
Xiao Yong who design the Olympic medals said: “The Olympic Games is not a new topic. It is linked with China since around the year 2000. All designers are excited. Each one of them should actively make their own effort to take part in. Many projects are open for bidding. The participants should include capable designers, institutes, groups, and schools of design. It is a test for us to prove our teaching and designing abilities. It strengthened our confident. It is an opportunity as well as a test.” Amazing Design in various aspects of the Olympic games, such as the medal design, the clothing, the gift toys design, gives the world a lot of surprises. China Design Now places exhibits in the context of China’s social, cultural and economic reforms over the last 25 years, providing both a critical survey and a narrative that enables visitors to see how China’s new design and consumer culture has developed, what its driving forces are and where it is going. China Design Now will include case studies of influential individuals, companies and organizations that have played an important role in shaping aspirations in today’s China. This exhibition captures an extraordinary moment in Chinese design and the rise of China’s consumer society. There is truly a sense of design frenzy in China right now.” said Lauren Parker, co curator of the exhibition. The Victoria And Albert Museum’s spring exhibition.
China Design Now, will be the first in the UK to explore the recent explosion of new design in China and the first to attempt to understand the impact of rapid economic development on architecture and design in China’s major cities. The exhibition will be on view from 15 March to 13 July 2008.
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China Demands Common Sense
In the quest for the essence of doing business with China, Hong Kong is historically speaking a logical port of call. In this dynamic city with a population of more than 7 million, we team up with Daniël Ben-Ezra, Media Director of Spotz Media. December 2005, he severed his ties and set out for China, armed with a pocket sized Lonely Planet. What are his findings so far? Can he confirm the prevailing prejudices about the Chinese and doing business in China? Or does he dispel any form of cultural clash?
The business appeal of China, Hong Kong in particular, is like a red rag to the energetic Daniël Ben-Ezra. This already led him into some typical Asian tours de force; from a stage-managed meeting with an intimidating majority of participants, to binge drinking competitions at business dinners. However, according to him, the corporate gap between Hong Kong and Europe is not that huge. “Of course there are some differences. Promises are easier made than we usually tend to do. And therefore, they are of lesser value. This could be due to the fact that the Chinese, in my experience, avoid conflicts. Consequently they are quick to make promises, even if they don’t really understand what you mean.”
Hierarchy
“If you compare the European way of doing business with that of the Chinese, the importance of networking in China is paramount. Moreover, decisions are invariably made at the top of the pyramid. There is a strong hierarchy. For example, it is a waste of time talking to assistants as they have little or no authority to make decisions. The Chinese are also very bureaucratic, they love the red tape of seals, multiple signatures and copies of forms.”
To put it differently: managing to get in at top level, and not attaching too much value to promises; is that what defines the key to success in Asia? “Of course you should never generalise. To give an impression: even in a relatively small city like Hong Kong (http://www.chinasuccessstories.com/2007/11/06/tax-in-china/), there is a big difference among its inhabitants. Between ‘real’ locals, people born in Kowloon or the New Territories, and Island Chinese. Island Chinese are often American Born Chinese, referred to as ABCs. A local Hong Kong Chinese often speaks poor English, is in general not very assertive and has specific cultural habits. On the contrary, an American Born Chinese is usually very westernized in his take on the world. In addition the inhabitants of Hong Kong, in comparison to the inhabitants of other Chinese cities, are better educated and more sophisticated. Foreigners can easily get by using English in this Metropolis, whereas on the mainland being able to speak a little Chinese generally proves to be of value.”
Trends
Apart from the demographic diversity, there are of course similarities between mainland China and Hong Kong. “The Chinese are equally ambitious and keen to profit from the growth of their super power. The country is developing itself just like the former British colony, to western standards of lifestyle and income. That does not necessarily mean that Europe or the United States of America set the tone. For example Japanese fashion is very trendy and pop stars from South Korea are very popular.”
Essence
When it boils down to how to successfully position yourself between all the other budding trendsetters, Daniël Ben-Ezra is more than emphatic. “The Chinese business culture is hard, ambitious and networking is very important. That demands versatility, determination and an open-minded approach, alongside the willingness to learn and work hard: common sense really. If, on top of that, you are able to communicate clearly, be polite and show respect to others, doors will open, which otherwise would have remained firmly closed. In my opinion, that probably is the key to business success in China!”