Research of the potential subcontractor suppliers for a case company at the Russian market
Zusmanovskaya, Natalia (2011)
Zusmanovskaya, Natalia
Satakunnan ammattikorkeakoulu
2011
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011113016362
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2011113016362
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The purpose of this thesis was to research the potential subcontractor suppliers for a case company at the Russian market, and to investigate market environment and trade practises in the country. The practical problem of this study was to provide the company with the relevant information, which can be applied in the process of supplier research and further collaboration.
In compliance with the purpose of the study, the framework of the project consists of several parts, and covers such topics as evaluation criteria for supplier, legislations and taxes applied in the specified industry, best transport mode and Incoterms, and trade practises established in the country, including business habits and contract agreement development.
The theoretical part of the thesis contains such topics as sourcing, the process of supplier research, subcontractor relationships establishment, proper suppler criteria and certain aspects of international procurement. The materials used in this section were collected from specialized books and electronic articles.
As the purpose and limitations of research did not imply the contact with potential subcontractor suppliers, among the most suitable methods for information gathering was chosen desk research, which involves the analysis of already available materials, including published and unpublished sources in printed and electronic form.
The study conducted for the empirical part of the thesis was based on the investigation and analysis of electronic sources, including professional magazines, websites of potential suppliers, information portals and news agencies. For the research of the relevant sources of information, the main searching engines in Russia and Europe, Yandex.ru and Google.com correspondingly, were used. In order to verify and supplement the data, such approaches as conversation and the visit to a trade exhibition were applied.
The results of research have indicated, that the potential subcontractors, which could match the requirements of the case company, are widely represented in Russia at the close vicinity to Finland territories. However, the inconsistency of legal and political environment in the country can cause difficulties in the process of effective collaboration. Furthermore, differences in business culture and habits can also lead to miscommunication, and, consequently, require proper study and constant attention.
In compliance with the purpose of the study, the framework of the project consists of several parts, and covers such topics as evaluation criteria for supplier, legislations and taxes applied in the specified industry, best transport mode and Incoterms, and trade practises established in the country, including business habits and contract agreement development.
The theoretical part of the thesis contains such topics as sourcing, the process of supplier research, subcontractor relationships establishment, proper suppler criteria and certain aspects of international procurement. The materials used in this section were collected from specialized books and electronic articles.
As the purpose and limitations of research did not imply the contact with potential subcontractor suppliers, among the most suitable methods for information gathering was chosen desk research, which involves the analysis of already available materials, including published and unpublished sources in printed and electronic form.
The study conducted for the empirical part of the thesis was based on the investigation and analysis of electronic sources, including professional magazines, websites of potential suppliers, information portals and news agencies. For the research of the relevant sources of information, the main searching engines in Russia and Europe, Yandex.ru and Google.com correspondingly, were used. In order to verify and supplement the data, such approaches as conversation and the visit to a trade exhibition were applied.
The results of research have indicated, that the potential subcontractors, which could match the requirements of the case company, are widely represented in Russia at the close vicinity to Finland territories. However, the inconsistency of legal and political environment in the country can cause difficulties in the process of effective collaboration. Furthermore, differences in business culture and habits can also lead to miscommunication, and, consequently, require proper study and constant attention.