Objective and Scope:

The client, a global consulting firm, wanted to understand the prevalence of export-oriented documentation in the auto ancillary supplier landscape. For this, it wanted Benori’s support in an evaluation exercise across Southeast Asia through the following activities: 

• Interviewing auto parts suppliers across Southeast Asian countries to assess the availability of export and free trade-oriented forms and licenses
• Understanding the motivation and drivers leading to the decision to get certified for export and trade

Approach:

We started with secondary research to understand the required forms and certifications for trade in Southeast Asia and the related impact on localization. Extensive primary research and expert consultations were conducted to gather insights from South Asian suppliers on the scope of coverage of these forms, their availability with vendors, and vendors' motivations for the applications.

Impact:

The quick turnaround research helped the client to:

• Understand the sentiment of suppliers in South Asia towards import and export in the region
• Gain insights on the relevant forms and licenses as well as implications on localization
• Recognize supplier willingness to proactively obtain licenses as an indication of business growth