The Dragon Group provide services both to suppliers as well as customers.
Suppliers benefit from getting at their disposal the facility of the vast international marketing infrastructure of The Dragon Group, its databases and information networks, its expertise in specialized functions such as finance, procurement, technology, commercial and legal affairs. Also The Dragon Group looks after all matters relating to the interface with the buyer, from presenting the merchandise to realizing the payment. The Dragon Group because of its size can obtain the benefit of economies of scale in purchasing, transporting, shipping, insuring and borrowing funds. A part of this benefit is passed on to the manufacturer for improving competitiveness.
Customers benefit from dealing with a company which has a proven record of reliability in international trading as well as a commitment to long term relationships. Buyers thus get confidence regarding the supply of their goods in accordance with commitments of quality and delivery. Also since The Dragon Group often deal in a range of products they provide a one-stop shopping facility. The Dragon Group organization overseas assures the foreign buyer of continued service in his home country.
What services does The Dragon Group provide to manufacturers?
The Dragon Group services vary considerably in their activities and functions.
However typically, we would provide many of the following services:
Market selection and market research
Customer identification and evaluation
Commercial and technical negotiations
Vendor development
Product and packaging adaptation and technology upgrading
Imports, particularly of items required for export production
Financial arrangements including securing credits
Counter Trading
Protection against export risks including insurance
Ensuring payments
Export documentation and shipping
Managing crises and disasters
Dealing with claims
After sale service and spare parts availability
Project exports, consortia and tender business
Creating distribution networks abroad
Special relations with the government
Market selection and market research
The Dragon Group have databases and information networks as well as a presence in overseas markets. They use these continually to scan for opportunities world-wide. They search for demand/supply gaps, locate availability of finance, study the long term plans of organizations and governments, price trends and even political scenarios. Their play a key role in monitoring the competition. These companies therefore know which product to sell where.