SUPPLY CHAIN an international hotel chain ; the other side involves factoring in each market ’ s unique characteristics .
“ There are so many different countries we ’ re working in , and they each have their own systems and local customs , so we do have to be very mindful of that ,” Parker says .
“ About 18 months ago we were appointed to look after South East Asia , which had previously been handled out of China , and fortunately we get great support out of our Singapore office in this regard . They ’ re on the ground working hard and that helps us a great deal when we ’ re looking to initiate any procurements in those regions .”
He also leverages the resources of Wyndham Worldwide , based in the United States , which boasts a strategic sourcing and an international team that includes Parker and his colleagues in the UK , China and Latin America .
“ We communicate on a regular basis and push out global initiatives where we can ,” he says .
Whether working out of Wyndham ’ s Asia Pacific headquarters on the Gold Coast , collaborating with Parker ’ s global counterparts in various overseas markets , or leaning on their team in Singapore , one thing is clear : Wyndham ’ s extraordinary success in delivering superior procurement value and support is a team effort .
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