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Page SMa Council 2002-2004 President Vice President Mr Lew Syn Pau Chairman, IT & Technology Development Committee Food Empire Ltd Mr Peter Ho Shau Hui Precision Valve Singapore (Pte) Ltd Deputy President Chairman, Environment Committee Vice President Mr Edwin T F Khew Chairman, Local Enterprises, Manpower & Productivity Committee Vivendi Universal Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Mr Por Khay Ti HTL Int'l Holdings Pte Ltd Honorary President Dr Robin Lau Vice President Chairman, Trade & External Investment Committee Honorary Secretary Mr Renny Yeo Singapore Cables Manufacturers Pte Ltd Editorial Board Chairman, Secretariat Services, Office Facilities & Constitution Committee Mrs Catherine Lam Vice President EDITORIAL ADVISOR Fabristeel Pte Ltd Chairman, Occupational Health, Safety & Standards Committee Dr Roger Low Dr William Goh Honorary Treasurer Wilterm Engineering Pte Ltd Chairman, Finance & Training Committee Dr Moh Chong Tau Chairman, Government & International Relations Committee EDITOR Makino Asia Pte Ltd Ms Low Sin Leng Dr Tan Kee Wee SembCorp Industries Ltd Vice President Chairman, Business Development Committee Chairman, International Enterprise Committee DEPUTY EDITOR Mr George Huang Mr Thomas Frischmuth Amoy Canning Corporation (S) Ltd Ong Shi Yee Siemens Pte Ltd Vice President Chairman, Communications Committee EDITORIAL COMMITTEE Chairman, Membership Committee Ang Soh Yee Mr John Kong Wai Meng Emmeline Lam Decking Asia BlueScope Lysaght (S) Pte Ltd Novia Lim Olivia Giam Rosyati Mohd Said Sharon Ong Ms Annabelle Tan Mrs Fang Ai Lian Mr Poh Choon Ann Vivian Goh Brite Koncept Ernst & Young Poh Tiong Choon Logistics Ltd Mr Benny Yeo Dr Hong Hai Mr Tsang Kwan Lung DESIGNED BY Inter-Global Group Pte Ltd Haw Par Corporation Ltd GP Batteries International Ltd Cicada Design Pte Ltd Mr Chan Meng Chuan Mr Jeffrey Goh Mr Willy Kwan Tata Precision Industries Pte Ltd GN Packaging Industries Pte Ltd Ace Pressureweld Int'l (Pte) Ltd PRINTED BY Brite Koncept Dr Chan Poh Hoi, Paul Mr Jimmy Teo Mr Yeo Wee Kiong Chan Ho Engineering Pte Ltd Krislite Pte Ltd Ezyhealth Asia Pacific Ltd Dr K K Tan PUBLISHER Mr Chris Chan Ultra Industrial Automation Pte Ltd Everbloom Mushroom Pte Ltd Singapore Manufacturers' Federation Mr Christopher Chew Mr Ooi Chwee Kim The Enterprise #02-02 Minnesota Rubber Asia Pacific Pte Ltd Store+Deliver+Logistics Pte Ltd 1 Science Centre Road Singapore 609077 Tel : 6826 3000 Fax : 6822 8323 SMa Secretariat Email: [email protected] Website: www.smafederation.org.sg Dr Roger Low MSC, DBA Mr Anthony Sum MSc, MBA SMa Connect is a bi-monthly Secretary-General Director newsletter by the Singapore eSupply Chain Management Council / IT & Trade Manufacturers’ Federation. Mr Tan Jin Soon BA Services Division Executive Director No portion of this publication Singapore Article Number Council Mr Chris Yeo BA may be reproduced without Director the permission of the Ms Emmeline Lam BA Finance & Administration Division publisher. Senior Director International Business Division Mr Patrick Ho MBA Director Distributed to more than Ms Janice Kwok BBA Corporate & Business Development Division 3,000 organisations Senior Director Industry Groups Division Ms Rosalind Tan BBus Members who wish to advertise Director in SMa Connect, please contact Dr Aloysius Tay Ph.D., MLitt (Econ), BEc Membership Services Division Ms Ong Shi Yee at 6826 3053 Director or email Training Services Division [email protected] Dr Tan Kee Wee Ph. D. Director Research & Corporate Communications Division 2 Feature By Vivian Goh Global Entrepolis@Singapore Business Networking Evening Global Entrepolis is an international showcase of the latest technologies and innovations. It was a gathering of the world’s best and most enterprising minds where 10,000 participants converged, including entrepreneurs, innovators, venture capitalists, leading visionaries and Chief Executives from United States, Europe, Japan, China, India and the Asia-Pacific. The Singapore Manufacturers’ Federation (SMa) together with USTech Centre Dr Roger Low, Secretary-General of SMa (Left) socialises with the and the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce (SICC) co-hosted participants... the Business Networking Evening (cEntreNights) on 30 October 2003 at Time Square, Millenia Walk. The cEntreNights was attended by special invites from EDB, members of SMa, USTech Centre and SICC. The cEntreNights provided the platform and opportunities for delegates, business managers, investors and entrepreneurs to meet, interact and socialise with one another from all over the world. Business networking has never been so relaxed and fun. The cEntreNights was well attended by more than 500 participants and everyone enjoyed the complimentary free flow of food, beer and wine. Living with the Dragon and the Elephant By Vivian Goh The Chinese economy (dragon) and the Indian economy (elephant) have evolved differently, according to distinguished speaker Professor Tarun Khanna from the Harvard Business School. There are pros and cons of the two approaches taken by China and India, he said. And because of these differences, Professor Khanna went on to show that there are implications for local entrepreneurs and multinationals operating in these two countries. Because of the different paths taken by these two countries, Prof Khanna said that no one business strategy applies to both countries. Rather, a company’s business strategy should be tailored to suit the Chinese or Indian economy’s context. The above forum by Prof Khanna is part of SMa’s continuing efforts to share the latest knowledge with its members. The forum, entitled “The Dragon and the Elephant” was organised on 9 September 2003 at the Ritz Carlton Millenia Hotel. Professor Khanna has published numerous periodicals, including the Harvard Business Review, the Sloan Management Review, and the European Economic Review. He has also been profiled in The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, the Far Eastern Economic Review, and various worldwide print, radio and TV news programs. The event attracted some 200 participants who were keen to learn about the business strategies adopted by SMEs and MNCs in China compared to those in India. The High Commissioner of the Republic of India, HE P P Shukla graced the occasion. Mr Lew Syn Pau, SMa President, presents a token of appreciation to Professor Khanna for sharing his insights with SMa members 3 By Michelle Hiu, Edward Whistler International Feature ATIG’s Wine Appreciation Nite Activities at SMa are not always work and more work. On 5 September 2003, Edward Whistler International organised a Wine SMa Deputy President, Mr Edwin Khew having a great Appreciation Nite for SMa’s Automation Technology IG (ATIG) at the Andorra time with members from SMa’s Automation Technology IG El Tesoro. This is a beautiful Spanish restaurant and wine bar. With ATIG Chairman Mr Chris Chan’s tremendous support, the evening turned out to be a great success. Mr Edwin Khew, Deputy President of SMa, and Dr Roger Low, Secretary-General of SMa, took time out to grace this event in support of ATIG. In his opening speech, Mr Khew commended Mr Chris Chan and his team for actively organising interactive events such as this Wine Appreciation Dinner. Mr Christopher Chew, Chairman of Metal Machinery & Engineering Industry Group, and Mr Peter Toh, Vice-Chairman of Electrical, Electronics & Allied Industries Industry Group, also actively participated in this event. The stage was set for a night of pure enjoyment and fabulous business networking opportunities. The ambience was cozy, laidback yet fun-filled. Shiraz, a robust and flavorsome wine took center stage that evening. The gracious host and owner of Andorra and his staff ensured that all guests were well taken cared of. All guests were pampered with wonderful wines and a scrumptious dinner. By Winnie Seow By Grace Foo Strategic To Shenyang to Partnering showcase our equipment Is The Way manufacturing products Forward As part of SMa’s Strategic Action Plan to hold regular industry Together with nine companies, SMa participated in the China conferences to showcase current, new and future trends and International Equipment Manufacturing Exposition 2003 (CIEME developments within each industry, the Food & Beverage Industry 2003). This was held from 5 to 10 September 2003 at the Shenyang Group, Plastics & Packaging Industry Group and Lifestyle Industry International Exhibition Center. Group kicked off the first in a series of conferences on 16 September 2003. Held for the second year in Shenyang, China, CIEME 2003 was organised by Shenyang Municipal People’s Government, China The aptly titled conference “Strategic Partnering, The Way Forward” Council for the Promotion of International Trade Liaoning Sub- was held at the Meritus Mandarin Hotel and was well-attended Council, China Council for the Promotion of International Trade by some 180 participants. Machinery Sub-Council, and Liaoning Economy and Trade Commission. Besides entrepreneurs sharing their business experiences, various government agencies, such as the A*Star, AVA, EDB, IE Singapore, “Equipment Manufacturing, High and New Technology” was the IDA, and NEA were also present to share their initiatives. central theme of the exposition and it highlighted the characteristics of Specialisation, Information, Commercialisation and In addition, workshops were held concurrently to facilitate Internationalisation. brainstorming of ideas and to obtain feedback on current industry issues. CIEME 2003 had 9 exhibition halls, exhibiting from