Recently, the European Power Transmission Distributors Association hosted its annual meeting in Budapest, Hungary. Jean-Marie Fink, managing director of JMF Consulting, Mougins, France, attended the meeting and in this article shares insights on trends in the European manufacturing and distribution industry.
While international businesses have to contend with many unique operational issues – from import/export regulations to varied labor laws – the underlying challenges they face are universal. At the European Power Transmission Distributors Association’s annual convention in Budapest, Hungary, earlier this year, distributors discussed their top concerns and the key trends facing their industry.
Top Concerns for Europe
Current economic condi …