Bundled expertise for the Chinese market

03/27/2008

Düsseldorf, March 25, 2008. The companies Deloitte, Ehrhardt + Partner, ProLogis, Dr. Schmidt & Collegen, SGS and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics have formed a cooperation to offer total solutions and comprehensive consultation for the Chinese market.

The official launch event took place on March 25, 2008 in the Düsseldorf China Center (DCC). Representatives of management from all the participating companies announced the future strategic cooperation in a ceremonial atmosphere. The cooperation of these companies was initiated by Hellmann Worldwide Logistics. The goal of the full service program is to use individual consultation to introduce European companies to the Asian market with particular emphasis to the Chinese market.

Moreover, the Chinese company China-Desk will support business activities in Europe. Different legal and tax systems, advertising environments, along with cultural differences make for high entry barriers to China and can often interfere with successful entry to the country’s markets.

With the specialized partner network, consultation can now be provided on the main points of market entry strategy, quality management, product security, global logistics solutions, international tax law, corporate finance, human resources and IT solutions.

“It is a clear competitive advantage for our companies when we can offer the entire spectrum from one source. With these partners, custom-made solutions will be developed and made by top professionals along the entire value added chain”, notes Felix Scherberich, who is responsible for Supply Chain Management at Hellmann Worldwide Logistics.

v.l.: Stephan Dalbeck (ProLogis), Felix Scherberich (Hellmann Worldwide Logistics), Michael Hoffmann (Ehrhardt + Partner), Mathias Kessler (Deloitte), Michaela Brehm (Hellmann Worldwide Logistics), Klaus Hellmann (Hellmann Worldwide Logistics), Birgit Jürgensmann (Deloitte), Dr. Guido Schmidt (Dr. Schmidt & Collegen), Tim von Arnim (Dr. Schmidt & Collegen), Steffen Walter (SGS), Heiko Schmidt (SGS)

The partners

Deloitte is one of the leading auditing and consultancy companies in Germany. Its broad range of services includes auditing, tax advice, consulting and corporate finance advising. With its collaboration with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, Deloitte is represented in over 140 countries throughout the world. As China’s competency center, Deloitte’s Chinese Services Group supports European-Asian transactions in an advisory role.

http://www.deloitte.com/de

Founded in 1987 by Hermann Ehrhardt, Ehrhardt + Partner is today’s leading expert in warehouse logistics. The group of companies, with over 100 employees in four locations, provides a range of products that includes the LFS 400 warehouse management system, Pick-by-Voice and radio frequency solutions, material flow systems, customized solutions and logistics training seminars.

http://www.ehrhardt-partner.com

ProLogis is the world’s largest owner, manager and developer of distribution facilities, with operations in 118 markets across North America, Europe and Asia. The company has $36.3 billion of assets owned, managed and under development, comprising 47.3 million square meters in 2,766 properties as of December 31, 2007.
http://www.prologis.com

Dr. Schmidt & Collegen supports management in dealing with the complex issues related to sustainable growth of companies. The focal point of the advisory activity is on measurable success that comes from innovative concepts and a consistent focus on implementation. There is a special emphasis on strategy, along with a value-added chain ranging from product development to end-clients. The team at Dr. Schmidt & Collegen consists of eight highly experienced management consultants, who are based in Dusseldorf and Munich.

http://www.schmidtundco.de

Founded in 1878 in Geneva, the SGS Group is the world’s leading company in the fields of inspection, testing, verification and certification. SGS is a trendsetter with respect to inspection and monitoring services for industry and trade. Globally, 50,000 employees in 1,000 branches and laboratories set recognized benchmarks for the highest quality standards in various industries.

http://www.de.sgs.com

Founded in 1871, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is one of today’s leading logistics providers. The worldwide network is represented with 15,000 employees in 341 offices in 134 countries. The service offerings alongside the supply chain include transportation solutions by truck, rail, air and sea, and custom-made solutions in warehousing, KEP, recycling, industries, IT and e-commerce.

http://www.hellmann.net

Gebündelte Kompetenz für den chinesischen Markt – Besucher der offiziellen Auftaktveranstaltung am 25. März 2008 im Düsseldorf China Center (DCC)

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