Case study - Import
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IBS690 – International Business
SEMESTER 1, 2019
Assessment 2
40% of FINAL GRADE
To be submitted latest Friday 17 May 2019, 11:55pm
Lecturer: Raz Zulfiqar Telephone: XXXXXXXXXX
Office: K206 E-mail: XXXXXXXXXX
K-Block, Alton Street, Nelson
Applied Business
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CASE STUDY (Total of 100 marks)
Please read, understand and follow these instructions carefully before starting your
assignment.
This case study is about the process of importing a product from an overseas country
into New Zealand.
“Imagine that you are the Import/Export manager of a SME based in Nelson,NZ. Your CEO
equests a
ief report about the process of importing a specific product.”
You can choose your own product but it will need to be imported in a commercial
quantity i.e. a minimum of one shipping container or air freight equivalent.
You have a choice between the following three countries (i.e. your case analysis must
e about importing the chosen product from only one of these countries; make sure the
product can be sourced from the selected country):
1. Japan,
2. Chile, or
3. France.
For this assignment you are requested to develop a comprehensive plan (in the form
of a written report) to import the chosen product into New Zealand. Your plan must be
practically achievable, and your case analysis will be focused on real issues as
identified and researched. If you use an on-line trading platform such as for example
Alibaba.com describe in detail which parts of the import process you can do via the
platform and which parts you will need to organise alternatively.
Assume you will make payment in New Zealand dollar via your local bank in New
Zealand.
To be successful in your case analysis as a minimum you need to provide the following
information:
A. Risks of importing the product from Japan/Chile/France into New Zealand,
oken–
down in the following categories:
I. Country risks
II. Cross-cultural risks
III. Commercial risks
IV. Financial risks
Analyse if and how you are going to manage the identified risks.
Note: risks must be specific to the chosen product and country – generic risks as
mentioned in the text book will not give you marks.
Total marks: 15.
B. Analyse and describe what potential trade ba
iers may be applicable in this case
such as tariffs, quota, import/export licenses, (governmental) red-tape, custom
formalities, and etcetera. You need to show evidence of practical research in
oth Japan/Chile/France and New Zealand (e.g. list of information sources and
people spoken with).
Total marks: 15.
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C. Analyse and describe how you will organise transport from factory to destination
(Nelson) including but not limited to:
I. Ways of transport.
II. Logistic provider(s) to be used and their services offered.
III. Insurance of goods (type of insurance and cover).
IV. Documents involved.
Again, marks will only be given for case-specific information and for showing
evidence of sources.
Focus your research on electronic processing of transactions and e-documents
where applicable.
Total marks: 20.
D. Analyse and describe what payment a
angements you will make with your supplier
(exclude full upfront payment), with whom you will organise payment, how the
payment process will work and what documents will be required. Specifically include
in your answer how you will manage cu
ency exchange risks during the expected
time between ordering and delivery in New Zealand.
Again, marks will only be given for case-specific information and for showing
evidence of sources.
Emphasis your analysis on ways of electronic processing of payment
transactions, e.g. electronic-LOC.
Total marks: 20.
E. Finally, based on above give a
ief description of the main points you wish to
negotiate with the supplier and include in an agreement. Set-out how you will
contact the supplier and what negotiation process you envisage (include any
anticipated cross-cultural issues). Furthermore, describe what assistance will you
equire from whom (governmental and commercial organisations)?
Assume that the size of the order makes it worthwhile to visit the export country
and meet the selected supplier.
Total marks: 20.
You are requested to present the outcome of your case analysis in a readable
eport of between 8 – 10 pages maximum (excluding appendixes with tables and list of
sources used).
“Remember that this is a business report for your CEO who hasn’t got time to read 30
pages”
Total marks for readability, structure and presentation of the report: 10.
No market research for the product is required; assume there is a proven market in
New Zealand.
Good Luck!
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OTHER INFORMATION
Your mark for this Case study is weighted as 40% of overall mark for this course.
Your case analysis should be submitted latest Sunday 17 May 2019 before 11:55
pm (please upload via the appropriate drop box on the Course Moodle website).
Assignments will only be accepted if handed in on or before the due date unless there
are special circumstances that are discussed with the course co-ordinator prior to the due
date. Please refer to the Course Outline for details.
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MARKING SCHEDULE
A. Risks of importing the product from Japan/Chile/France into New Zealand,
oken
–down in the following categories:
Total marks: 15.
I. Country risks
4 marks given for co
ectly and completely identifying at least 4 country
isks specific to either Japan/Chile/France and explaining how these will
e managed and if not managed, why. Partial marks for co
ect but
incomplete description.
II. Cross-cultural risks
4 marks given for co
ectly and completely identifying at least 4 cross-
cultural risks specific to either Japan/Chile/France. Cultural issues need to
identified from a New Zealand perspective and explained how these will
e managed and if not managed, why. Partial marks for co
ect but
incomplete description.
III. Commercial risks
4 marks given for co
ectly and completely identifying at least 4
commercial risks specific to importing the chosen product from the
selected country into New Zealand and explaining how these will be
managed and if not managed, why. Partial marks for co
ect but
incomplete description.
IV. Financial risks
3 marks given for co
ect and completely identifying at least 3 financial
isks specific to I Japan/Chile/France and explaining how these will be
managed and if not managed, why. Partial marks for co
ect but
incomplete description.
Note: no marks for only describing generic risks as mentioned in the text
ook.
B. Analyse and describe what potential trade ba
iers may be applicable in this case
such as tariffs, quota, import/export licenses, (governmental) red-tape, custom
formalities, and etcetera. You need to show evidence of practical research in both
New Zealand and Japan/Chile/France (e.g. list of information sources and people
spoken with).
Total marks: 15.
i. 4 marks for co
ectly mentioning at least 8 potential trade ba
iers that could be
applicable to importing the chosen product from the selected country into New
Zealand.
ii. 8 marks for a complete discussion of each of the fore mentioned trade ba
iers
including assessing its importance and how to manage it.
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iii. 3 marks for a list of resources and/or persons interviewed.
C. Analyse and describe how you will organise transport from factory to destination
(assume Nelson) including but not limited to:
Total marks: 20.
I. Ways of transport.
6 marks for co
ectly and completely identifying available ways of
transport including showing research evidence: mention geographical
eak-down of trip, available transport (e.g. shipping, railway, trucking),
possible intermediate storage, customs handling, and etcetera. Partial
marks for co
ect but incomplete description.
II. Logistic provider(s) to be used and their services offered.
6 marks for co
ectly and completely identifying (real) logistic providers
(one or multiple) and extensively describing their range of services to be
used in this case. Full marks only if evidence of research can be shown.
Partial marks for co
ect but incomplete description.
III. Insurance of goods.
5 marks for co
ectly and completely identifying what types of insurance
are required during transport of the selected goods. Discuss suggested
insurance cover per insurance. Full marks only if evidence of research can
e shown. Partial marks for co
ect but incomplete description.
IV. Documents involved.
3 marks for providing a complete list of applicable list of specific
documents that are required for successfully handle the processes as
described under I. to III. Partial marks for incomplete list.
D. Analyse and describe what payment a
angements you will make with your supplier
(other than full upfront payment), with whom you will organise payment, how the
payment process will work and what documents will be required. Specifically include
in your answer how you will manage cu
ency exchange risks during the expected
time between ordering and delivery in New Zealand.
Total marks: 20.
4 marks for co
ectly and completely identifying possible payment options and for
motivating what payment option is selected in this case. Partial marks for incomplete
list