Mr. Jeremy Waller
Principal, Jeremy Waller
Member of the Industrial Council
Council Member Biography
Jeremy Waller is a procurement consultant in the building materials, construction, furniture, bedding, lighting, and industrial sector; with particular reference to China and its impact on these industries. Mr. Waller has more than 23 years of experience in procurement of building materials and furnishings for the hospitality and resort industries in Asia and China. He also has experience in locating strategic suppliers, minimizing the 'trial and error ' associated with China procurement, engineering and production, wood and textiles, and restructuring operations in China. Mr. Waller specializes in textiles; automotive; moulding and tooling; composites; hotel fixtures, fittings, and equipment; granite; tiles; supply chain issues; inspection; logistics; and manufacturing restructuring. He has experience in establishing manufacturing, distribution, and procurement offices in Asia joint ventures. Mr. Waller also has experience in residential furniture retail sector. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2004 - Unspecified
- Principal, Jeremy Waller
- 2001 - 2004
- Senior Vice President, Asiamaterials
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Jeremy Waller(?)
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Quality from low cost countries - review of implications of recovery
October 27, 2009
Toy Recall Shows Challenge China Poses to Partners | online.wsj.com
Quality has been the greatest challenge to buyers in China since the process began its stellar growth in the 80's. The consumer now 'reads the carton' and is better informed than ever before. There is mistrust of imports from developing countries, exacerbated by recalls such as experienced by Mattel, which attract disproportionate attention, in terms of levels of global trade. Buyers need to have extra vigilance as volumes start to recover and cost cutting measures that may have been implemented.
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UAE vs China as a furniture market - factors differentiating the two and outlook for both
June 29, 2009
Furniture - Dubai market has large export appeal | bit.ly
The UAE and China present furniture manufacturers with different opportunities. Furniture products themselves need to be segmented as they require quite different sales channels and marketing to penetrate these sectors.
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Cost increases in China - action importers can take
August 6, 2008
The Last Days of Cheap Chinese | www.slate.com
The automotive sector tends to get more than its fair share of commentary. While the impact on autoparts is significant, in terms of materials, labour and currency dynamics, other industries are also affected, which don't always have the leverage of a major automotive producer in the USA. How can the smaller buyers of specialist products cope with the somewhat alarming changes underway, and get a real perspective on the future. What steps can importers in USA and Europe take to manage the increases, and adjust their business model?
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May 25, 2007
USG to Cut 500 Jobs Due to Housing Slump | biz.yahoo.com
The extra demand for construction materials created by Katrina may also be diminishing, as manufacturers bring on the extra capacity they needed in the aftermath. Imported materials were able to gain a foothold in some parts of the low end market for construction materials, as prices of bulk commodities rose.
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GLG Study Groups with Jeremy Waller(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council | 4887 |
| Experts in the Automotive Council | 3422 |
| Building Materials Industry Experts | 2005 |
| Steel Experts | 496 |
| Council Members who are Knowledgeable on Electronics Manufacturing Services | 99 |
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