WCA January 2014

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Frequent meetings and ‘nipping problems in the bud’ as university students see life HOSN-style

HOSN is a cable and wire equipment supplier, specialising in drawing and stranding machines. As two students from the University of Nottingham, upon arrival at HOSN’s sales office, we found the workplace very energetic; the open plan office layout and the constant conversing provides a very exciting ambience to be involved in. What really impressed us with the firm is the frequent meetings on the smallest of problems within the sales process. The company has a philosophy of “nipping the problem in the bud” and thus prevents an escalation of any real issues. This company recognises that growth can be both prosperous and detrimental to its development. At such a pivotal time, the company recognises the need to be flexible, in order to overcome any obstacles it may face and to ensure it expands harmoniously. HOSN’s core value is quality; this means quality in the work force, in the products and in the levels of service in order to fully satisfy all of their clientele. HOLD, a famous high-tech enterprise in China, is the parent company of HOSN and works closely with HOSN to ensure the core value of quality is sustained. HOSN owns three innovative patents which has earned it certificates from the Shanghai Technology Innovation Centre. Furthermore, it has attained a certificate from the government of China recognising its products as significant new innovations. On top of this, HOSN boasts a large wealth of experienced and driven engineers who are highly motivated by the general manger who has devoted his whole working career to the industry and ensures consistency throughout the process. Another key strength to the company

James Day, from England, is studying finance, accounting and management at the University of Nottingham, UK. Pan Pan, from China, is studying for his MSc in entrepreneurship at Nottingham, having studied financial management as his undergraduate degree. They chose to write about their visit to Shanghai, and their visit to the HOSN plant.

❍ Interns James and Pan from the University of Nottingham discussing HOSN’S products during the 8 th China International Wire & Cable Industry Exhibition in Shanghai

is its focus on autonomy in its structure and it encourages its employees to have an active participation in realising the direction of the company in the present and future. It is HOSN’s forward thinking that gives it the edge over its competitors within China and its ever-increasing global reach highlights a company realising its potential as a global brand. It now distributes throughout Southeast Asia, Russian-speaking regions, Africa, Australia, South America, Europe and the Middle East and continues to branch out. HOSN – China Website : www.hosnglobe.com

❍ James and Pan visit HOSN’s workshop

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