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I am thrilled to be joining LEC as COO and help grow their already impressive business as well as supporting the 48 Group. With a storied legacy of trading in New China since the 1950s, helping western companies expand into and navigate there and also working with CEOs and governments to understand the huge opportunity for all sides, joining them is a privilege. For the UK we import $90bn worth of goods a year alone from China. There is much more that can be done to benefit both nations by growing this. We also help businesses in other nations too, so don’t feel you can’t get in touch if not UK connected. Tensions and perceptions about China might be a concern but perhaps a conversation and more rigorous examination of what is really going on are worth a second look. For example their technology advancements in some cases are well ahead of the west such as EVs, which lead to great opportunities for those looking ahead. If you want to do more with China in trade, tech, investment or even just learn and visit do get in touch. Our connections are unparalleled through many years of working together. https://lnkd.in/e9VfbQ7d

📅 Don’t Forget! 📅 Our follow-up ¨Enhancing Caribbean-Swedish Trade¨ webinar is happening on Tuesday, August 27, at 11:00 AM (AST). Join us for an interactive discussion and feedback session with Open Trade Gate Sweden. 💬🗣️ Topics Include: • Open Discussion • Participant Feedback Be part of the conversation! 🗨️ #CaribbeanSwedenTrade #BusinessWebinar #InteractiveSession

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To find out more about @TLIP_io and its significance, you can read this article from @thetimes, courtesy of @IOExport 🤝 https://t.co/aJycWSFPXC

“How can distributors, agents, and franchisees cope when faced with their suppliers, principals, and franchisors making #greenwashing claims or requiring that such claims are repeated?" Looking forward to sharing some tips and tricks which can be used by distributors, agents, and franchisees to level the playing field and not leave them exposed to #greenwashing claims made by their suppliers, principals, and franchisors at the 2024 IDI International Distribution Institute annual conference in Prague 14 -15 June 2024 - https://lnkd.in/g8uBTCBy - for last minute attendees the seconds are literally running out.

Thanks Marc. Some key takeaways from the SME session. Most suppliers are SMEs, so for smaller companies and social enterprises lowering the barrier to entry is key. For Suppliers 1. register on etenders .. make sure to find the most relevant cpv codes to meet your business profile.. we have a great tool on our website to help https://greenville.ie/cpv/ 2. consider collaborating with other like minded suppliers including social enterprises 3. prepare a pack with some of the key data requested.. tax clearance from Revenue, insurances generally being employers liability, public liability and product liability and maybe professional indemnity, turnover details, details of quality, health and safety and environmental management systems, staff profile and previous experience. 4. make contact with local buyers first.. start local 5. seek feedback if you fail What buyers can do 1. more use of supplier engagement using pre market consultation on etenders 2. run events locally to engage with firms on a sector or category basis outside of tendering 3. simplify tender process where possible.. don't be asking for turnover unless really necessary, why look for three examples of previous experience when one might be sufficient 4. consider where to position cost.. lower is better 5. use all the flexibility of public procurement not just the standard processes if both sides are braver then we will reap rewards for local, sustainable, innovative procurement for everyone.. looking forward to hearing the success stories. thanks everyone for a great day Ingrid De Doncker, Duncan Walker, Rita Shah, Des Phelan and Fergal Grogan and the Procurex team

 How can distributors, agents, and franchisees cope when faced with their suppliers, principals, and franchisors making #greenwashing claims or requiring that such claims are repeated? Looking forward to discussing tips and tricks for distributors, agents, and franchisees in this situation at the 2024 IDI International Distribution Institute annual conference in Prague 14 -15 June 2024 - just a few weeks away https://lnkd.in/g8uBTCBy

Helvetas Country Coordinator and #RisiAlbania Project Director, Stephan Joss, addressed today the National Committee for European Integration, at the Parliament of Albania, on 'The role of quality Standards for the health and wellbeing of consumers'. Today marks the World Consumer Rights Day and at #Helvetas we are proud to have promoted and facilitated adaptation of international standards and certifications by Albanian companies, such as GLOBALG.A.P. c/o FoodPLUS GmbH, throughout these past ten years of #Risi work. Such certifications enable Albanian companies to compete in the European Union market. While accessing higher value markets creates growth for Albanian businesses, time has come that private sector in Albania embraces standards that also provide the local consumers with quality labels such as #LocalG.A.P. Tune in at 1:30:40 for the full speech. Qendra ALERT - Granit Sokolaj Helvetas Eastern & Southeastern Europe RECONOMY Nikola Babic Matthias Herr Muedini Edlira Andi Stefanllari Ermira Shyti Gramos Osmani Lutjona Lula Saimir Musta Helga Mustafaraj Mirtjon Mita Mikela Gjapi https://lnkd.in/d5vvRjbw

What an honour to be part of this year's Bét50 issue, featuring the 50 most influential and successful Hungarian companies. It took decades of hard work, grit, will and know-how and it is wonderful to see all our determination come to fruition. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dbqSv_B2

🔊 Our Sappi Europe CEO, Marco Eikelenboom, discussed the significant highlights of our Q1 2024 Financial Results and offered his insights into our path forward. See our results here 📊 #sappi