The document outlines the strategy, opportunities, startup process, and achievements so far of Convoi BV, a global business focused on Asia and specifically expanding into India. It discusses India's potential in automotive markets, quality improvement for exports, and acquiring used German equipment. The startup phase involved research, hiring a Dutch expatriate, and canvassing the market. Achievements so far include first orders after 1.5 years, local employment, and building an equipment park. Issues faced include delays due to bureaucracy, staff loyalty, education levels, taxes, and import/customs complexities.
5. Why India?
Potential
Language
Automotive market ( focus 4 areas)
Improvement of quality (export)
Import of high end equipment/tooling
Focus on used German equipment
Offer of turnkey solutions (Europe-India)
6. Start up phase
Desk research
Trade mission FIER automotive
Hiring Dutch expat
Canvassing market
Set up Convoi India
7. Achievements so far
1,5 years for first orders
Empoyment local staff
Built up equipment park
Actively approaching market
8. Issues
Everything takes time (delays..).
Red tape.
Loyalty of staff.
Education level.
Complex tax system.
Import/customes.
Interstate borders.
