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China Plus One Strategy in Vietnam Is Vietnam a promising alternative to China for multinational manufacturers?

The global pandemic COVID 19 has rung an alarm bell loud and clear: It’s high time for international manufacturers to break the overdependence on manufacturing production in China. 

Overview

More and more multinational manufacturers are pursuing a China plus one strategy for their business activities in Asia. Vietnam is considered as a promising alternative destination for them to spread risks away from China. 
This course aims to provide students informed perspectives on global supply chain risk management and the strategy of moving production bases from China to Vietnam. Using case study of the ITC industry with first movers like Intel and Samsung to illustrate competitive advantages and challenges faced by the multinational manufacturers.

Facts

Semester

Spring semester 2021

Language of instruction
  • English
Time model

Block week
Date: 8 February 2021 - 12 February 2021
Time: 09.15 - 15.00
In addition, mandatory time after the class for individual and group work

ECTS/recognition

See: ISA-Program/ECTS-Points

Institute
Business
Assessed assignment

Assessed assignment During the block week:

  • Actively participation into discussion
  • Group presentation on a topic assigned  

After the block week:

  • Each group of 3-4 students will have to write an essay on topics covered in the course. The essay can be written in German or English.      
 
Head of the module
Lecturer
Entry requirements

Proven English knowledge

Specific expertise

On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

  • Develop critical thinking on the China plus one strategy 
  • Gain deeper insights into the ITC sector
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Vietnam business culture
 
Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars, case studies, group exercises and presentations

Learning aids
  • Manuj, I., & Mentzer, J. T. (2008). Global supply chain risk management. Journal of Business Logistics 29(1): 133–155.
  • Sturgeon, T., & Zylberberg, E. (2016). The global information and communications technology industry: Where Vietnam fits in global value chains. Policy Research Working Paper 7916. World Bank Group – Trade and Competitiveness Global Practice Group: pp. 1–37.
  • Do, T., Quilty, M., Milner, A., & Longstaff, S. (2007). Business Culture Issues in Vietnam: Case Studies. School of Management, Marketing, and International Business. Working Paper Series, 2 (2): 1– 50.
  • Alcacer, J. & Herman, K. (2013). Intel: Strategic Decisions in Locating a New Assembly and Test Plant. Harvard Business School, pp. 1-20.
  • Samsung case study 
Venue

Lucerne