ASI Solutions provides booth exhibition solution to the Moroccan National Tourism Office during ITB China

HOW TO MAKE THE MOST OF TRADE FAIRS: TIPS & CASE STUDY FROM ITB CHINA

Trade fairs are still a staple for businesses to develop their network and opportunities, but making the most of them can be a challenge.
Today, discover our expert tips and ITB China case study to make your next fair attendance a success!

Trade fairs are vibrant hubs of networkinginnovation, and opportunity, allowing businesses to showcase their products, engage with peers, and attract clients. However, achieving success is not always an easy path and requires meticulous planning, standout booth designs, and effective visitor engagement.

During the last edition of ITB China ( the largest B2B travel exhibition), ASI Solutions had the privilege of partnering with the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) to create a booth that not only highlighted Morocco’s jewels, rich culture, and mesmerizing tourist destinations but also engaged visitors in a long-lasting and truthful way. 

Thanks to our Exhibition Booth Solutions, we provided our customer with all the necessary services, materials, and support to make their attendance a success. 
From designplanning, and procurement to constructionset-up, and attendance support, we handled every step on their behalf. ASI Solutions goal: Ensuring our clients can focus on showcasing their offerings and engaging with visitors. 

Thanks to our expertise and case study, discover how to make your next fair attendance a success! 

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Travel To Morocco

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TIP 1: STANDING OUT AMIDST THE CROWD

With hundreds of exhibitors vying for the same audience, standing out can become a major challenge. Creating a visually appealing and interactive booth is essential. Still, it requires preparationresources, and a deep understanding of your target audience to deliver your message truthfully and engagingly.

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Crafting Memorable Booth Experiences Through Design & Planning

Together with the Moroccan National Tourism Office, we developed a custom booth design and layout that captured the essence of this mesmerizing countrycomplied with its visual identity, and engaged visitors

The vibrant and inviting layout attracted many visitors, making the Moroccan booth a standout attraction at ITB China, highlighting Morocco’s rich cultural heritage and modern appeal.mational and useful

TIP 2: MANAGING THE LOGISTICS

From transporting materials to setting up the booth, the logistical aspects of participating in a trade fair are quite demanding. Delays in shipping, last-minute changes, and on-site technical issues can happen, and having a plan B is key to keeping these from affecting your presentation.

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Case Study

Project Management: Transforming Your Vision Into Reality

During the last edition of ITB China, our comprehensive project management services ensured everything was executed flawlessly. From procurement and timeline control to on-site follow-up, we managed every detail with precision. Quality supervision and safety monitoring were also top priorities. 

On the ground in Shanghai, our team handled the booth’s construction, installation, and dismantling so that our customers enjoyed a turnkey solution on D-day. This allowed the Moroccan National Tourism Office to focus on what mattered most—engaging with visitors and promoting Morocco as a top travel destination.

TIP 3: ENGAGING YOUR AUDIENCE

Attracting visitors to your booth is the first step, but keeping them engaged and making a lasting impression is crucial. 
This often involves overcoming language barriers, and cultural differences, and ensuring your staff is well-trained and approachable.

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Ensuring Swift Attendance

While the booth itself is of prime importance, people are truly the key to the success of fair attendance. 

Because we know the challenges and at times cumbersome technicalities of attending a fair, we provided extensive support throughout the event, including transportaccommodation, etc. Our team ensured our customers enjoyed a smooth experience, making the Moroccan booth a standout attraction at the fair. 

TIP 4: NETWORKING EFFECTIVELY & ENSURING SUCCESS

Building meaningful connections at trade fairs requires strategic networking. Identifying key contacts, initiating conversation, and following up after the event can be challenging, that’s why previous research, and knowing the local culture are essential!

In addition, determining the return on investment of trade fair participation can be complex. Tracking leads, converting them, and evaluating the overall impact of your presence at the event calls for careful planning and follow-up.

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Case Study

The Power of Local Partners’ Expertise

At ASI Solutions, we envision our partnerships comprehensively and are dedicated to accompanying our customers beyond standard service provision. Our resources and knowledge are at your disposal to ensure your success!

At ASI Solutions, we understand these complexities deeply. We don’t just provide standard services; we become your partner in every sense. Our approach to Exhibition Booth Solutions goes beyond aesthetics—we immerse ourselves in your vision, making your priorities ours


From custom booth designs and meticulous project management to seamless construction and dedicated visitor services, we ensure your presence at trade fairs is nothing short of extraordinary.

Moreover, our expertise extends far beyond trade fairs. With our comprehensive range of solutions including Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and Sourcing & Trading, we support your business at every stage of its journey in new markets.


We are committed to helping you succeed, ensuring that every aspect of your participation is optimized for impact and success.

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ENTERING THE CHINESE MARKET WITH LA Fée maraboutée

Discover how ASI Solutions accompanied La Fée Maraboutée in entering the Chinese market thanks to our comprehensive BPO solutions!

THE PROJECT

Founded in 1996, La Fée Maraboutée is a reputable French womenswear brand known for its versatile formal and casual attire as well as accessories. La Fée Maraboutée called on ASI Solutions to accompany them in entering the Chinese market, assist them with importing the products from Europe, handle the products labeling, and manage the stores’ supply.

THE SOLUTIONS WE PROVIDED

ASI Solutions partnered with La Fée Maraboutée to successfully enter the Chinese market. From imports to final deliveries, our comprehensive BPO solutions handled logistics, warehousing, local deliveries, and reporting. This approach allowed the company to gauge the Chinese market’s response to their products and strategies, while also boosting operational efficiency and saving time.

IMPORTING & LOGISTICS

Product Testing: receive, record, and send samples for lab testing, follow-up on sample testing, and data preparation for hangtags and care labels

Importing: master data, packing list & invoice preparation, import documents preparation and checking and import clearance

Logistics: logistics operations handling, warehouse delivery and system inbound

WAREHOUSING MANAGEMENT

Inbound Management: preparation for inbound, add hangtag and SKU check, care label issuance, physical operations, system operations, visual QC, exception case handling and put-away

VAS Operations: label, bar code, re-packaging, etc., pick & pack and system operation

Others: outbound and inventory management

DELIVERIES & RETURNS

B2B delivery and dispatch as per orders
B2C delivery, including e-orders preparation and delivery
Return maangement & deep QC

IT SYSTEM & REPORTING

IT system integration
Weekly inventory
Monthly statement
KPI reporting

WHAT THEY ACHIEVED WITH ASI SOLUTIONS

ON-BRAND E-ORDER PREPARATION

ASI Solutions handled order preparation and delivery on behalf of ASI Solutions, including order confirmation, quality inspaction, prepare the package, take care of special items protection such as belts, and boxing.

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Scarf La Fee Maraboutee order preparation China

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La Fee Maraboutee China order preparation

Belt

La Fee Maraboutee China order preparation

Garment

La Fee Maraboutee China order preparation

Brand Card

La Fee Maraboutee China order preparation

Packaging

La Fee Maraboutee China order preparation

OFFLINE STORES

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La Fee Maraboutee Store China
La Fee Maraboutee Store China

ONLINE PRESENCE

LABELING, REBRANDING & REPACKAGING WITH ADIDAS

Discover how ASI Solutions accompanied Adidas with labeling, rebranding & packaging services, making their products ready to enter the market!

THE PROJECT

Created in 1924, Adidas is a world renown and highly established athletic apparel and footwear corporation. The corporation also offers other products, including bathroom products such as lotions, deodorants, etc.
Adidas called on ASI Solutions in preparation of the commercialization of these latter products on the Chinese market and ensure both their compliance with the local regulations all the while preserving their branding and product quality.

WHAT THEY ACHIEVED WITH ASI SOLUTIONS

PRODUCT BRANDING

ASI Solutions replaced the existing container’s sticker with its Mandarin equivalent, all the while mainting the same product quality as the original branding.

Adidas branding for the Chinese market

Adidas rebranding for the Chinese market

LABELING, REPACKAGING & PRODUCT COMPLIANCE

ASI Solutions empowered Adidas with impeccable labeling precision, elevating the presentation and integrity of their products. By meticulously ensuring label quality and harmonizing with varying batch number requirements across different countries, ASI Solutions fortified Adidas’ supply chain with meticulous attention to detail, fostering trust and reliability in every market they serve.

Max Factor Rebranding Repackaging for entering the Chinese market

REBRANDING & PACKAGING WITH MAX FACTOR

Discover how ASI Solutions accompanied Max Factor with rebranding & packaging services, making their products ready to enter the market!

THE PROJECT

Created in 1909, Max Factor is a cosmetics brand selling a wide array of makeup products to professionals and consumers. ASI Solutions accompanied them in their rebranding and repackaging their products for the Chinese market thanks to its value-added services for businesses eager to develop their activity on the Chinese market.

WHAT THEY ACHIEVED WITH ASI SOLUTIONS

REBRANDING

ASI Solutions replaced the existing branding of the products in accordance with the brand’s demands (stickers).

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Max Factor rebranding to enter the Chinese market

REPACKAGING

In order to ensure the products compliance, ASI Solutions operated repackaged them in accordance with the brand’s demands, thus ensuring both sellability and brand coherence.

Max Factor repackaging to enter the Chinese market

SOURCING & EXPORTING MEDICAL GOODS WITH IDC PHARMA

From the early days of the pandemic, ASI Solutions supported IDC Pharma with sourcing and exporting highly needed pharmaceutical goods from ASia to the rest of the world amidst greatly challenging trade environment.

THE PROJECT

IDC-Pharma is a French pharmaceutical and medical company specialized in the development, manufacturing, and distribution of a wide range of healthcare products.
ASI Solutions started working with IDC-Pharma during the first wave of Covid-19, and assisted them in sourcing and exporting large volumes of medical products from China and Turkey to the rest of the world.
The medical products sourced and exported by ASI Solutions included face masks, protective gears, respiratory assistance equipments as well as mask making machines (FFP2, 3-Ply, KN95, N95)

THE SOLUTIONS WE PROVIDED

As the supply of said goods were in high-demand and the supply chain disrupted, ASI Solutions provided IDC-Pharma with reliable sourcing, supplier management, and exporting solutions for large quantities of goods that were highly and urgently needed due to the pandemic.
Thanks to our expertise, we ensured that the goods were delivered in the right quantity and on time during this challenging period, all the while also ensuring their compliance with the European regulations.

SOURCING & SUPPLIERS MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Pharmaceutical & medical suppliers’ pre-selection & introduction
Coordination & communication with the selected suppliers
Follow-up with factories for products’ ready-date in accordance with received orders

QUALITY CONTROL & REGULATIONS

Export feasibility
Product compliance check for pharmaceutical & medical products, including surgical masks
Receive, record and send the samples for lab testing
Follow-up on sample testing
Quality control

WAREHOUSING & ORDER MANAGEMENT

Bonded and non-bonded warehousing
Storage
Order preparation
Orders follow-up
Packing list issuance

LOGISTICS & EXPORTING

Shipping coordination and shipping memo issuance
Dispatch orders in accordance with the destination
Shipment consolidation
Provide shipping documents to consignee
Transportation & shipment tracking

WHAT THEY ACHIEVED WITH ASI SOLUTIONS

Thanks to ASI Solutions efficiency, reactivity and dedication, IDC-Pharma enjoyed smooth import of large quantities of medical goods and products even during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic when they were in high-demand, scarce, and while other companies were facing supply chain disruptions.

EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS HANDLED BY ASI SOLUTIONS

INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS COMPLIANT FACE MASKS

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FFP2 Masks

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3-Ply Masks

KN95

KN95 Masks

NIOSH mask

N95 Masks

MASKS MANUFACTURING MACHINES (FFP2, 3-pLY, kn95, n95)

Mask manufacturing machine
Mask manufacturing machine
Mask manufacturing machine

RESPIRATORY EQUIPMENTS (ce and iso-norm compliant non-invasive & portable respirators)

Respiratory Equipment
Respiratory Equipment
Respiratory Equipment

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE GEARS (DISPOSABLE FULL-BODY SUITS, GLOVES, ETC.)

Protective Gears

ENSURING SMOOTH LOGISTICS FLOWS FROM CHINA WITH TAKUMA

ASI Solutions has been accompanying Takuma in handling their logistics flow from China to their final destination, ensuring smooth order fulfillment no matter the destination.

THE PROJECT

Created in 1938, Takuma is a French-Asian manufacturer of hydrofoil surfboards for kiting & sufing similar to Lift Foils. New technologies and innovationare at the core of their products. ASI Solutions has been assisting Takuma in handling their operations in China and ensure smooth deliveries to their final customers.

THE SOLUTIONS WE PROVIDED

ASI Solutions started collaborating with Takuma to handle their logistics and supply chain operations in Asia, including suppliers management, warehousing management, logistics handling and exporting of these technological, high-end boards and board parts. Thanks to ASI Solutions, Takuma enjoys reactive and smooth operations throughout their supply chain, and ensure their final customers’ satisfaction no matter the destination!

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Coordination & communication with suppliers
Quality control inspections
Follow-up with factories for products’ ready date in accordance with received orders

WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

Bonded and non-bonded warehousing
Storage
Order preparation
Order follow-up
Packing list issuance

LOGISTICS & EXPORTING

Shipping coordination
Shipping memo issuance
Dispatch orders inaccordance with the destination
Shipment consolidation
Provide shipping documents to consignee
Transportation
Shipment tracking

WHAT THEY ACHIEVED WITH ASI SOLUTIONS

Thanks to ASI Solutions, Takuma’s operations in China run smoothly all around the world, ensuring maximum client satisfaction!

EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS HANDLED BY ASI SOLUTIONS

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ASI Solutions case study picture for sourcing & trading solutions, case study of Auchan to whom ASI Solutions managed their logistics and financial flows in China

MANAGING LOGISTICS & FINANCIAL FLOWS IN CHINA WITH AUCHAN

ASI Solutions accompanied Auchan in managing their Chinese supply chain and financial flows, simplifying their operations and the latter's management for increased efficiency.

THE PROJECT

Created in 1961, Auchan is a French multinational retail group. Among other fast moving consumer goods, the company offers clothes, groceries, health, beauty, household and furniture products, electronics, stationery, and baggage items. Starting 2016, Auchan collaborated with ASI Solutions for handling its kids textile operations in China as they were developing this product segment in the country.

THE SOLUTIONS WE PROVIDED

ASI Solutions partnered with Auchan to revolutionize their operations in China, focusing on streamlining their domestic logistics and financial workflows across diverse suppliers and point of sales. Our team devised a comprehensive solution, consolidating various services under a single point of contact for Auchan on the supplier side. By unifying the financial flow, ASI Solutions enabled Auchan to efficiently manage their transactions with ease. The ultimate aim was to simplify the intricate processes involved in purchasing from different suppliers in China and distributing to multiple stores, resulting in a highly efficient and streamlined system. ASI Solutions’ expert intervention allowed Auchan to optimize their logistics and financial operations, leading to enhanced productivity and significant time and cost savings.

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Provide range of goods from suppliers
Negotiation with suppliers
Production follow-up
Ensure plannings are respected
Product testing & compliance
Washing label & hangtag check for conformity
Buying products from suppliers

LOGISTICS

Consolidation
Order pick-up
Transport
Delivery to stores
Tracking & tracing of the shipments
Return of out of seasons goods

WAREHOUSING

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Picking, packing & assembling of the products according to the purchasing order
Goods inbound & outbound managementu
Random QC for inbound goods
Bagging & boxing as per instructionu
Washing & repackaging

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Pay in and pay out management for both suppliers and stores, i.e., is the unique point of contact for the suppliers and the stores
Red invoice application
Tax declaration
KPI & performance reporting

WHAT THEY ACHIEVED WITH ASI SOLUTIONS

Thanks to ASI Solutions, Auchan’s operations were streamlined and simplified all throughout their supply chain, their costs were controled, and they avoided having to handle heavy administrative, documentation and financial processes.

EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS HANDLED BY ASI SOLUTIONS

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MANAGING LOGISTICS & FINANCIAL FLOWS IN CHINA WITH CARREFOUR

ASI Solutions accompanied Carrefour in managing their Chinese supply chain and financial flows, simplifying their operations and the latter's management for increased efficiency.

THE PROJECT

Founded in 1982, Carrefour is a French multinational retail and wholesaling corporation. Its TEX brand provides houselhold linens, baby and toddler clothing and accessories as well as adult clothing for men and women. In 2016, Carrefour collaborated with ASI Solutions for handling its brand TEX’s operations in China as they were developing their textile offer in the country.

THE SOLUTIONS WE PROVIDED

ASI Solutions partnered with Carrefour’s TEX brand to revolutionize their operations in China, focusing on streamlining their domestic logistics and financial workflows across diverse suppliers and point of sales. Our team devised a comprehensive solution, consolidating various services under a single point of contact for Carrefour on the supplier side. By unifying the financial flow, ASI Solutions enabled Carrefour to efficiently manage their transactions with ease. The ultimate aim was to simplify the intricate processes involved in purchasing from different suppliers in China and distributing to multiple stores, resulting in a highly efficient and streamlined system. ASI Solutions’ expert intervention allowed Carrefour to optimize their logistics and financial operations, leading to enhanced productivity and significant time and cost savings.

SUPPLIER MANAGEMENT

Provide range of goods from suppliers
Negotiation with suppliers
Production follow-up for two seasons per years
Ensure plannings are respected
Product testing & compliance
Washing label & hangtag check for conformity
Buying products from suppliers

LOGISTICS

Consolidation
Order pick-up
Transport
Delivery to stores
Tracking & tracing of the shipments
Return of out of seasons goods

WAREHOUSING

Inventory & storage management
Picking, packing & assembling of the products according to the purchasing order
Goods inbound & outbound management
Random QC for inbound goods
Bagging & boxing as per instruction
Washing & repackaging

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Pay in and pay out management for both suppliers and stores, i.e., is the unique point of contact for the suppliers and the stores
Red invoice application
Tax declaration
KPI & performance reporting

WHAT THEY ACHIEVED WITH ASI SOLUTIONS

Thanks to ASI Solutions, Carrefour’s operations were streamlined and simplified all throughout their supply chain, their costs were controled, and they avoided having to handle heavy administrative, documentation and financial processes.

EXAMPLES OF PRODUCTS HANDLED BY ASI SOLUTIONS

ENTERING THE CHINESE MARKET WITH MAISON KITSUNE

Created in 2002, Maison Kitsuné is a French fashion brand (Maison Kitsuné), a music label (Kitsuné Musique) as well as a coffee shops brand (Café Kitsuné).

THE PROJECT

Created in 2002, Maison Kitsuné is a French fashion brand (Maison Kitsuné), a music label (Kitsuné Musique) as well as a coffee shops brand (Café Kitsuné). In 2019, the multi-brand company entered the Chinese market both online and offline accompanied by ASI Solutions and its tailor-made Business Process Outsourcing solutions.

THE SOLUTIONS WE PROVIDED

ASI Solutions accompanied Maison Kitsuné in entering the Chinese market and managing their daily operations.

We provided comprehensive solutions for managing the exporting and importing of their products, their logistics operations, warehousing, delivery, store opening, store management, and handling of their legal and financial operations, enabling the brands to focus on their growth, save time, and enhance their operations’ efficiency.

LOGISTICS & WAREHOUSING

Import feasibility
Importing & logistics
Warehouse management

LEGAL & FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

Legal entities incorporation
Book keeping
Tax declaration

OFFLINE STORE MANAGEMENT

Store set-up
Human Resources management
Store management

ONLINE STORE MANAGEMENT

Order preparation
Delivery to B2C customers

WHAT THEY ACHIEVED WITH ASI SOLUTIONS

opening and running of 5 OFFLINE stores and cafés

Shanghai Xintiandi Maison Kitsuné Flagship Store

Shanghai Réel Maison Kitsuné Store

Nanjing Deji Mall Maison Kitsuné Store

Beijing Taikoo-Li Sanlitun Maison Kitsuné Store and Café Kitsuné

Shanghai Café Kitsuné

OPENING AND RUNNING OF TWO ONLINE STORES

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ENTERING THE CHINESE MARKET WITH DIM

ASI Solutions accompanied DIM at each and every step of their entrance into the Chinese market. Thanks to our collaboration and range ASI Solutions' BPO services, the brand was able to test the Chinese market without committing to a full-scale expansion.

THE PROJECT

DIM is a famous French textile brand, producing tights as well as underwear for men, and women. It started its activities in 1953 and has continued ever since to promote freedom of movement and spirit for its customers.

The brand decided to expand its activities in China, more precisely targeting Chinese online consumers. In 2017, more than 533 million Chinese people had purchased goods online, making Chinese E-Commerce platforms the place to be.

A question remained: how to do so? And this unique question indeed hided several:
How to open a shop on these platforms?
How to export their products to China?
How to manage the sending of the items ordered online?
How to reach Chinese market effectively?
And how to do all of this without wasting time or committing to a full-scale expansion?

That’s when ASI Solutions’ Business Process Outsourcing solutions come into play and became DUM’s strategic partner to penetrate the Chinese market and manage their operations until their final customers’ doorstep!

THE SOLUTIONS WE PROVIDED

ASI Solutions handled DIM’s logistics operations necessary to start selling in China, importing the products on the company’s behalf and handling their warehousing, as well as the orders received by the brand.

Yet, ASI Solutions goes beyond what a logistics services provider does. As we did for DIM, we provide P&L analysis and coordinate the operations with the Tmall Partner (TP), which oversaw the settlement of DIM store on Tmall (one of Chinese top E-Commerce platforms, its parent company Alibaba owning 50% of the market) and helped the company in designing and implementing its marketing strategy (including the brand launch party last Tuesday).

LOGISTICS & IMPORTING

Import services on the company’s behalf thanks to our wide array of business licences
International shipping
Customs clearance

WAREHOUSING

Warehousing
Warehouse management

ORDER MANAGEMENT

Order management
Order preparation
Express delivery

VALUE-ADDED SERVICES

P&L analysis
Introduction to other business partners (agencies, TP)
Operations coordinational with TMall partner
Event organization, including brand launch party

WHAT THEY ACHIEVED WITH ASI SOLUTIONS

ONLINE STORES

TMall
天猫

PROMOTIONAL EVENTS

On September 12th 2018, DIM hosted a brand launch party in the heart of Shanghai with the support of the ASI Solutions and its partners!

ONLINE PRESENCE

Weibo
微博

Little Red Book
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