Maier Vidorno Altios

SCM Woodworking Machinery - Maier Vidorno Altios India

/ Setting up Business Operations in India

Secondary Woodworking Machinery

Case Summary: SCM Group

Challenge
  • Difficulty with understanding the most appropriate path to setting up their business in India (including location selection)
  • Understanding how to price their product to ensure market competitiveness
Services Provided
  • Advisory support to evaluate market entry options, assess market competition, and improve product positioning
  • Location analysis and feasibility study
Delivered Value
  • Detailed analysis of import duty structure with respect to their products allowed for optimization of prices
  • Competitor analysis enabled better product positioning
  • Comparative analysis between locations and warehouse options enabled SCM Group with making an appropriate decision that optimized costs and reduced time with regards to logistics and supply chain

About the Client

SCM Group - Maier Vidorno Altios India

SCM, the leading producer of woodworking machines and solutions. The company has its offices in 22 other countries and employs more than 3600 workers worldwide.

Project Details

SCM wanted to set up their business operation in India which required analysis of various business option and competitors analysis. They also wanted to understand the price build up of their product based on the HSN codes of interest. They were also looking for suitable location for setting up the company’s corporate office and warehouse in India.

M+V Altios listed out various business options available for the company in India and provided with a very detailed competitor analysis.

Detailed analysis of import duty structure and HSN codes with respect to products.

Comparative analysis between bonded warehouses, FTWZ and Domestic Tariff Area Warehouse.

Locations analysis and the feasibility study based on various parameters defined for setting up the company’s corporate office and warehouse in India.

Delivered Value

  • The competitors analysis helped them to position their product better in India.
  • The company successfully optimised for cost and time by our expert advice on logistics, supply chain and duties.
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