Negotiations


Chairman : Hello all of you for attending today. I am the manager of the ceramics. And today we will discuss about ceramic products of our company.

Secretary : In subject to the discussion. There are three issues. We will take the time to talk about two to three hours to cover the issue. If everyone is ready, I think we are starting to do the first section.

Chairman : Who has suggested in the first issue. Let start it.

General Manager: I think that we should add to the variety of styles and designs for an attractive to our products and options to its customers.

Chairman : How do you think that my technicians?
 Technical Department: If you want, I can make it but to maintain their identity with us.

Chairman: OK, if we accept this condition. Then we give this responsibility to the technicians. Let move on to about problem of product. What do you have suggestion?

Secretary ceramic Company: Of the work several times. We have encountered several problems, which is the goods are fragile; I think that should be the impact of the product.

General Manager: I agree with you. To be there a way to prevent the impact of the product. For deliver products to customers and achieve customer satisfaction and not to damage them.

Chairman:  OK, It’s good idea. Who is interrupt?

Product Control Manager: but cost of product is increase, when compare with profits that our company is received. It is be worthwhile

Chairman:  Yes, but we will prevent the product break. It is to give us the satisfaction of customers. Even with the increased costs. But we also need to save as much as possible.

Secretary ceramic Company : Okay, so if we will make the best impact protection without causing too costly.

Chairman : I think this proposal is given to the General Manager to deal with. Then we go to the next trouble. Anyone has suggestions something?

Product Control Manager :  I think we should be able to adjust our product to the same standard. It has to be recognized by the international standard to preparation for ASEAN.

Chairman : What everyone thinks about this?

Technical Department : I agree with you. The product standards everyone would accept and trust in all our products.

Secretary ceramic Company : I agree with you too. To increase revenue for the company in another way.

Chairman : It is a good idea. So we give the role to Product Control Manager to deal with the issue. Okay, all issues have been discussed. Who would suggest anymore?

General Manager : We should train employees to be more perfect to welcome ASEAN. Because the majority of our marketing is among the ASEAN countries as well.

Chairman : Oh well, so we are planning to training to keep up ASEAN. Anything else anyone wants more.   

Secretary ceramic Company : If no more. I will be close meeting to this.

Chairman : All comments are very helpful to our company. Today I would like to close the meeting for the first quarter of this year. Thanks to all who attended.

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Ending the negotiation

Extract 1: Add a variety of styles and designs.

Agreement reached : We agree that because the form and a new design is optional for customers, and is even more interesting.

Next step? :

This project was submitted to the Technical Department to help us design patterns.


Extract 2 : Shipping is fragile.

Agreement reached : I agree that we will make the best impact protection without causing too costly.

Next step? :

In this project, we need to General Manager examine of the cost that would be worth it or not and then take action.


Extract 3 : Adjust all the products are the same.

Agreement reached : Agreed to make our products to standards for give everyone the confidence in our products, increase revenue for the company in another way.

Next step? :

In this project we will provide a Product Control Manager to manage it.

Meeting

Ceramics Company
Quarterly Meeting

Date  : 17th February 2013
Place : Seminar Room 2 at Ceramics Company
Time  : 10.00 A.M.     Finish : 12.00 A.M.
Participants : Manager Ceramics Company (Chair Man)
                    Secretary Ceramics Company
                    General Manager
                    Production Control Manager
                    Technical Department

Agenda


1. Present of acknowledge : Add a variety of styles and designs.
2. Review problem and solution : Shipping is fragile.
3. Review product : Adjust all the products are the standard.
4. Another case  

Presentations


Plate
Small 6.5"
Medium 8.5"
Big 9"-15"


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Bowl
Small 5"-6"
Medium 7"-8"

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Cup
Small 3"-3.5" high 6.5 cm.
Medium 3.5"-4" high 10 cm.



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Cup of sauce
small 2"

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Spoon
Small 1.75"

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Teapot
Big
W 13 cm., L 20 cm., H 11 cm.

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Set of ingredients 
  
    Medium                                                Medium
8*7.5*8 cm.                                             4.5"*6"

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Telephoning




At Impact Fair
M : Hello. You are a representative of the Ceramic Company or not ?
T : Oh! How did you hear about us?
M : Your company has a reputation as the one of export ceramics.
T: Of course. May I help you?
M : I’m interested in your product, which of your products are exquisite and beautiful.
T : This card. You can contact us. If you are interested and if have questions, you can call to us.
M : Thank you. I will contact get back to you.
T : You’re welcome.

Telephone ask information about company
M : Hello. Ceramic Thailand Company?
T : Yes. May I help you?
M : I’m ............ call from ……………………… I’m interested in your product, I would like to sell your product in Malaysia.
T : You’re welcome. Do you want to know?
M : I would like to see the product.
T : Ok. If you are convenient, we will take you to our products at factory.
M : Good idea. Where is your factory?
T : In Lampang.
M : Oh. Very far but no problem.
T : When will you are convenient?
M : I will be back in Malaysia in the next three days. So, I’m going to see tomorrow.
T : That right! Tomorrow, we will send employees to receive you at the airport in Lumpang.
M : I will contact get back again.
T : Thank you.

Factory in Lampang.
T : Welcome to Ceramics Company.
M : Oh great! It’s very amazing.
T : She’s secretary. We will take you to a product of us.
T : Our factory can produce various styles. Such as display or container. All products are made with exquisite and creative designs are unique.
M : Very beautiful. Designs are different, but you can still be unique.
T : What kind of products you are interested?
M : I would like more containers such as cups, bowls. Because of lack the ceramics.
M : We need you to be represented in the export product.
T : No problem. So we talk about detail product in the office, better.
M : That right!
T : This way please.

At the office
T : Take a seat, please.
M : Thank you.
T : Here are the details of the product that you want.
M : ...........(Open the file.).............
T : In parts of the ware are many types as plates, bowls, cups and spoons are many designs to choose. What are you looking for?
M : Um, I want to have a variety of designs.
T : Well. And size, you want to have a variety size too?
M : Yes.
T : How many of you want. Want to order a set or separate pieces.
M : I need more than 800 sets. You will be able to prepare for me?
T : Yes,products in stock are sufficient that you needs.
M : How are you shipping? When I receive products?
T : We will send the products to you by sea. You can receive order in the next 3 weeks, we will check the products before delivery to you, you agree to this.
M : I agree,and the total cost. You give me some discount.
T : The product. We'll give you 10% of the total price. The shipping. We do not provide shipping discount. But if you order our products in the future. We will provide free shipping.
M : Hmm, I'm going to transfer all costs to you after we receive the products, ok.
T : Ok! This is contract of sale. Invite you to read and signed.
M : Ok!(read)(sign)
T : We will operate to work as soon as possible.
M : I will wait for your products. Pleased to work together.
T : Me too. Thank you for supporting our products.


Telephone about have a problem
M : Hello, I'm Nattida from Ceramics Malaysia Company.
T : Hello, May I help you?
M : I have a problem about received ceramics product's.  
T : what a problem?
M : The ceramic , It is broken. You will be responsible for this.?
T :We are very sorry.May be mistakes in the shipping.We will be responsible to total.
M : I know that you are responsible.It makes me waste time waiting for the product again.
T : We are so sorry.The company will not to like this happened again.
M :I hope so.
T : Thank you for giving us the opportunity.In the shipping. The company will send as soon as possible and will not crash again.
M : Thank you
T: you welcome

Secretary of Thailand talking with Boss Thailand’s
Secretary : Boss ! There was a problem submitting ceramic ago. A lot of damaged.
Manager : What cause.? Ship or transport packaging?
Secretary : To be both.
Manager : Hmm We should resolve the transportation problem. Must be careful raise the product.And than the package. We should be wrapped in paper thicker than this. And stacked the box too.
Secretary : OK
Manager : Can you manage the fastest.?
Secretary : yes, I hope too.
Manager: We will get to few tools for customers. Compensation.To provide an opportunity for the company.
Secretary : I will be responsible about this myself.
Manager : Thank you

Culture & Social



       Ceramic can be applied. To produce various products such as pots and bowls. Porcelain tiles, glazed bricks. Cement, glass and refractory materials etc. From 1950 onwards, there has been progress in the production process. As well as an understanding of the basics. And mechanical properties of the ceramic. To the development of many new types of ceramics.
       
       Man has known to make pottery for use as household utensils or ritual vessels since prehistoric times. Since the invention of pottery, methods have developed in many ways. For example, the method of preparing paste, the techniques of forming as well as decorating the ware have undergone many refinements. Around the late 14th century, Thai ceramics were fine enough to be exported to other foreign countries, thus providing great benefit to the country. The design patterns and shapes of Chinese and Vietnamese export ceramics have influenced on Thai ceramics. Finally, they developed their own remarkable stylistic character.

       Several parts of Thailand have found large quantities of ceramic remains of several kinds, and periods, and of various styles not native to Thailand. This, therefore, testifies to the fact that, in addition to being an ancient kingdom where communities of highly-cultured people have long settled.

       Exporting ceramic products are mainly exported to Japan, China and other Asian countries such as Malaysia and Indonesia.

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     Lampang is one of the most important ceramic producers in the north of Thailand. Reasons to support this are:
      1.  It is the main source of white clay in Thailand, with 93% of all white clay coming from Lampang. This white clay is highly resistant to heat thus producing quality products.
      2.  The rate of payment for labor force in Lampang is cheaper than those of larger cities.
      3.  Lampang is situated in a good location. It is the bypass to many nearby provinces and has all forms of transportation.
     Ceramics in Lampang was originated when a villager from the Jae-Hom district found a whetstone which was made from Kaolinite (white clay) . After that, three Chinese, Mr. Chin Simyu, Mr. Ue Siayu, and Mr Kwok Sewkim from Tai-Pu city (famous for producing dinnerware in China) tried to search for sources of white clay with financial support from Mr. Tawee Polcharone. Finally, in 1947, they found the sources at Pang-Ka village, Amphur Jae-Hom, Lampang between the 26th and 27th Kilometer of Lampang - Jachom Road.

     Today, the ceramic factories in Lampang range from small to large scale. There are about 30 factories for medium to large scale numbering from 100-600 in labor force per factory. There are about 120 factories for small scale with 10-80 in labor force per factory. This generates a cash flow into the province of at least 2,000 million baht per year. 

     Some distinguishing features in producing Lampang ceramics are:
      - Conservative style, i.e. : using the jigger method of production and dragon kilns, which still use wood as an energy source; they produce 5" - 7" local bowls along with electric insulators and Art Ceramics of which only 7-8 factories remain in operation today.
      - LPG kiln: to compete with products from abroad, the LPG kiln is used to produce gift sets, home decoration sets, dinnerware, ceramic fences, and handmade products.
      - High technology products: using the tunnel kiln, Lampang was able to expand production capacity to serve the market demand of Europe and America. These products are tableware, large flower pots, and vases.
     Though Lampang has been producing white clay ceramics for only 50 years, it is one of the most important exports of Thailand and will continue to enhance income and occupational growth of the local people in the future.