Newsletter

DUSA Bi-Monthly Newsletter: July 2021

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CONTENTS

- BI-MONTHLY RECAP OF SHORTLISTED PAST EVENTS

1.1-June Captain Dinner @Niccolo Hotel: How to motivate&engage young professionals  


June 23rd, DUSA Quarterly Captain dinner was held at highest luxury hotel Niccolo Suzhou IFS center 115F. the topic "How to motivate and engage young professionals" is related to the communication, especially focus on the young generation in manufacturing companies. we are honored to invite Compton Tothill, the Managing director of Thomas Webb Management Consuliting Co.,Ltd as speaker to what kind of leadership needed to motivate the young generations.



Beautiful view,authentic Italian food and exquisite service provided by Niccolo Suzhou.

1.2- DUSA HR Circle@KeyTec: Next Generation Talent Review



Although most companies conduct talent reviews EVERY Year, many of them are still unable to clearly define the specific areas of their talents' potential. Hence, many High Potential programms are merely nominal projects where managers go through the motion without really optimizing their talents' potential to achieve any real contribution. DUSA HR Circle Talent Review was held in KeyTec Precision Components Co.,Ltd. Cathay Cang has illustrated the reality, basic methods and definition of talent review. Jojo Cong From Bbraun has shared their internal practical case study of BBraun. The discussion between HR managers from different companies got heated and everybody has a good take away home.

1.3- DUSA/GAMI Joint workshop: Digital Shopfloor Management


Dr. Ing Shun Yang, Executive of KIT China Branch has presented the introduction, process and traditional challengs of shopfloor management, also the shopfoor management in time of Industry 4.0, how to realize digitalization on the shopfloor.

1.4-DUSA Roundtable @HBK LSMC- Lean& Digital Manufacturing


Another successful roundtable "LSMC- Lean & Digital Manufacturing Goes Hand-in-hand"at HBK - Hottinger Brüel & Kjær​. General Manager of HBK Hans Chen​ introduced Suzhou plant. HBK has systematically started the lean journey since 2018 and have got some achievements after crossing the obstacles. Mr. @Nemo Yu, Corp Lean Director APAC of HBK shared their experience to us. Mr. @Bin Huang (Daniel ) from GAMI - Global Advanced Manufacturing Institute​, introduced the lean concept as well as the used tools. Mr. Jan Walter, GM of Heimbach Group​ presented the results and Mr. Florian Weihard​, Chairman of DUSA,introduced the Lean and Smart Manufacturing Circle (LSMC) and the SMAS guideline.

1.5-DUSA Social Gathering & DUSA Sport Circle


DUSA also has abundant and interesting social events. July Social gathering was held in W Toro Loco with great view and atmosphere.


DUSA Sport circle is also popular among members. May Badminton, June football and July Basketball were successfully held in Olympic Center. It's a good way of exercise and interacts with other members.

- WELCOME NEW MEMBER(S)

-2.1- United Plastics Group (Suzhou) Co., Ltd

-2.2-Etteplan Technology Center Ltd

-2.3-  Senoplast New Material (Suzhou) Co., Ltd

-2.4- NAI Communication Technology （Suzhou）Co.,Ltd.


New Members

    -2.1- United Plastics Group (Suzhou) Co., Ltd

    With roots as a manufacturer of precision injection molded plastics, UPG was founded in 1954 and has grown to become a global ODM and contract manufacturer of complex assemblies. Today, UPG serves customers in the data center, automotive, energy, healthcare and general industrial/consumer markets around the world.

     

    CN Name: 联塑（苏州）精密工程有限公司 

    Website: www.upgintl.com.cn​

    -2.2-Etteplan Technology Center Ltd

    Etteplan provides software and embedded solutions, solutions for industrial equipment and plant engineering and technical documentation solutions to the world's leading companies in the manufacturing industry. The results of Etteplan's innovative engineering can be seen in numerous industrial solutions and everyday products.In 2020, Etteplan had a turnover of approximately EUR 260 million. The company currently has over 3,400 professionals in Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Germany, Poland, Denmark and China. Etteplan's shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd under the ETTE ticker.

     

    CN Name:埃特博兰机电工程设计（昆山）有限公司          

    Website: www.etteplan.com​

    -2.3-Senoplast New Material (Suzhou) Co., Ltd

    Senoplast is founded in 1956 and headquartered in Piesendorf Austria. Today, Senoplast has developed into a multinational specialist for high quality plastic sheets and films for various application areas. The main focus is on creating customized surface materials that fulfill our customers' demanding requirements regarding appearance, haptic, color tolerance, UV stability, scratch resistance, etc.

     


     

    CN Name: 善诺胜新材料（苏州）有限公司        Website: www.senoplast.com​

    -2.4- NAI Communication Technology （Suzhou）Co.,Ltd.

    NAI is a global leader in the manufacturing of advanced high-reliability connectivity solutions for mission critical and other high-performance applications. Our world class integrated supply chain and operations management, combined with a global footprint in lower cost regions, provide our customers with a unique solution for all their connectivity requirement.


    CN Name: 北美联通讯科技（苏州）有限公司  

    Website: www.nai-group.com​

    What’s New with DUSA

    -3.1- DUSA 2021 Oktoberfest



    We are happily to share the news that as DUSA biggest and flagship event in Suzhou, DUSA Oktoberfest 2021 is coming back and will take place from September 9th to 12th 2021 at Kempinski Hotel Suzhou. DUSA Oktoberfest is a traditional fest since 18 years ago.


    and big thanks for all the DUSA members' sponsorship to make this big event happens.


    Since the sponsorship application is closed already, for Company and Individual tickets Purchase, please contact biz@dusa-eu.cn Tel: 18551283058.


    DUSA member will enjoy a 10% off discount.



    DUSA 2021 Oktoberfest Sponsor

    Interview of a DUSA Member GM

    -4.1 Interviewee: Tobias Wilhelm, CEO of Suzhou Faigle Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd.

    1.Can you briefly introduce yourself? And your role in Suzhou Faigle Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd.

    My name is Tobias Wilhelm from Germany. I came to China 6 years ago.

    Now working as the CEO of Suzhou faigle Engineering Plastics Co., Ltd, company headquartered in Hard, Austria and Suzhou plant has been here for 20 years. Previously I have been working in the automotive field for over 10years.

    2. What were the top 3 challenges you faced when running your operations and how did you address those?


    For me personally, overall labor market condition and the related rising costs as well finding suitable production facilities on a reasonable cost is incredibly challenging today.

    3. Was faigle's business affected by COVID-19 pandemic?


    I have to say this convid-19 pandemic has a destructive impact on most of the countries, regions, areas and especially it has a negative consequence on the industries, business of every sector.


    During that challenging time, faigle did a lot of preparations to startup the business to reopen the plant so that our staffs are not influenced so that they can meet their basic needs. Employee's safety and new ways of dealing on the supply chain are topics up to now. 

    4. What originally brought you to Suzhou? Do you enjoy the life in Suzhou?


    Before coming to Suzhou, I had been working and staying in Northwestern part of China, Changchun. Around 3 years ago faigle brought me to Suzhou, and I fell in love with that city. As Suzhou is a modern city with lots of migrants like Shenzhen and enjoys excellent location, near Shanghai.


    I really like to be here in Suzhou with my family together in SIP. Weather here is not that cold or hot, with green trees everywhere, beautiful gardens and countless lakes.

    5. How do you hope to see DUSA develop in the future?


    I am a fan of DUSA as I really like the events held by DUSA organization, which offers me a platform to get to know more people, establish business networking. I see DUSA in the future more in the role where it came from. Member Companies ask each other for help and discussed openly about their challenges or problems. I believe DUSA with his Members is still a perfect platform for having this kind of exchange. As a foreign company we sometimes face problems and will not find the satisfying answer from lawyers or consultants.

    6. What do you like to do with your free time? 


    My wife Annika and my daughter Finja also live with me here in Suzhou and during our free time, we normally go out and explore the countless lakes and gardens, or I pay badminton, cycling and of course, we cook at lot at home. Sometimes we spend time together with my Chinese friends or we gather for a BBQ, or I attend social event for business purposes. .

    Upcoming Events

    - Announcement of Upcoming Events

    5.1 Upcoming Events - August


     

    August 12 – Joint Workshop with GAMI "Digital twins in Industry 4.0: Sensor technology and product models for optimized development and production processes"

    Venue: GAMI 1300 - 1700

     

    August 17 - DUSA Training "Mastering Sales for Technical People"

    Venue: Olympic center 10:00-12:00

     

    August 18 – HR Forum

    Venue: Distrii Jinhe 88 Plaza 1400 – 1700

     

    August 19 – DUSA Roundtable "Patent Research"

    Venue: Heimbach 18:00 -21:30

     

    August 21 – Sports Circle "Badminton"

    Venue: Olympic center 10:00-12:00

    September


    September 9, 10, 11, 12 - Oktoberfest

    Venue: Kempinski 1830 - midnight

     

    September – Training "Supply Chain Sandplay"

    Venue: SND 1300 – 1700

     

    September 16 or 23 – Roundtable "How to develop China market & Asia Outlook"

    Venue: TBD 1800 - 2130

     

    September 22 - Captain's Dinner

    Venue: Indigo 1800 - 2130