History
2003
2010
Strategic Sourcing Solutions, S.L., is founded in Barcelona with its main activity aimed at providing industrial sourcing services in China for Spanish companies.
The business focus is on tools and building materials.
Due to the recession in the market, other opportunities in different areas and our internationally accumulated experience, especially in China, an expansion plan, "A Stronger S³ for the Future", is launched based on three pillars:
1 Expansion of the service range and therefore the resources of the company:
a Industrial sourcing in China for European companies interested in accessing, without excessive risk, the 'Asian Cost Advantage'. The emphasis is placed on product development, selection of adequate suppliers and strict quality control processes.
b Export services aimed at Western companies who wish to introduce their products in the emerging markets of Asia and Latin America. The business focus is mainly, but not exclusively, on food and beverages (F&B).
c Consulting services for internationalization, offering market analysis, implementation of projects in emerging economies, technology transfer operations and study trips.
2 Geographical expansion to other Asian countries and Latin America, highlighting the start of activities in Brazil, Peru, Mexico, etc.
3 Creating a network of business partners in Spain, France, Germany, Brazil and other countries, in order to offer customers a broader geographic scope, always within the business areas of S³.
Management
Tom Van der Heyden
Born in Antwerp in 1965, Tom Van der Heyden is a Belgian citizen and speaks English, French, German, Spanish, Catalan, Italian and Dutch.
He has graduated from the IESE Business School MBA program in Barcelona and has extensive experience in sales and marketing management in industrial, logistics and outsourcing companies.
He was one of the co-founders of S³ in 2003 and is currently the CEO and majority shareholder of S³ Group.
CEO
Sales Network
Institutional
Relations
Management
Assistant
Sourcing
Department
Import
Department
China Bus. Devt. Mgr.
Export Bus. Devt. Mgr.
Brazil Bus. Devt. Mgr.
France Bus. Devt. Mgr.
Germany Bus. Devt. Mgr.
Sales Network
Sourcing Oper. Mgr.
Sales Network
One of the pillars of the growth of S³ throughout its history has been its ability ‘to be at home' in its respective markets.
With the aim of providing a professional service, without excessive risks for the customers, it is important to have a close presence both where the customer is, as well as where the partner is located, on the other end of the process.
S³ currently has established a business presence in Europe, Asia and Latin America, in order for customers, manufacturers, retail chains, etc., to always have a professional partner nearby. If you want to know the nearest business partner or want to be an S³ sales agent, contact us here.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Les enfants des rues
In order to avoid that our contributions, sent in our own name, on behalf of our customers or of the S³ partners, would get lost in a large, bureaucratic organization, we have chosen a modest, yet efficient project. Furthermore, by personally knowing the local manager of the project, we ensure that every Euro we donate reaches its destination and is used to its fullest potential.
S³ supports each year the 'Communauté du Chemin Neuf' in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo, in which Jean-Pierre Godding and his team work tirelessly to help every day an average of 250 street children, boys and girls expelled from their homes and stranded on the street.
Within the community they are offered clothing, food and an education that will prepare them to develop a worthy life.
Our support, however modest, means a lot to this organization and we hope you support our initiative.
For more information on the work developed in Kinshasa, you can directly check the website of this NGO or ask for more information here, in case you are interested in making an additional donation.
Communication
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Lecturing assignments on internationalization at various business schools
Conferences and courses
2014
Workshop ‘China: buying or selling', Valencia Chamber of Commerce, Valencia
Seminar ‘China: opportunities for Andalusian SMEs’, Junta de Andalucía, Malaga
2015
Conference ‘International management: China’, Toulouse Business School, Barcelona
Conference ‘Business with China’, Euncet-UPC, Terrassa (Barcelona)
Seminar ‘Emerging markets’, ICEM, Grupo MDB, Barcelona
2013
Conference ‘Emerging Markets’, Belgian Business Forum, CCBLC, Barcelona
Seminar ‘China: an economic powerhouse’, León Chamber of Commerce, León
Seminar ‘China: an economic powerhouse’, León Chamber of Commerce, Ponferrada (León)
2012
Conference ‘Program “China Export”’, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Barcelona
Seminar 'Business in Catalonia', Junior Chamber International, Tarragona
Conference 'Business with China’, Admirals Business Club, Sant Pere de Ribes
2011
Conference 'Business with Asia’, Exmo. Ayuntamiento de Aldaya, Aldaya (Valencia)
Conference 'Business with Asia', Club de Gerentes de Torrente, Torrente (Valencia)
Conference 'Business with Asia', Asivalco (P.I. Fuente del Jarro), Paterna (Valencia)
2010
Conference 'Business with Asia’, Confederación Empresarial de Valencia, Valencia
Seminar ‘Opportunities in China’, GCIC, Paris
Conference 'Business in China' CCLBC, Barcelona
2009
Conference ‘Sourcing in Asia’ ESADE - Entrepreneurship Club Barcelona
Conference 'Negocios en China' Cámara de Comercio Vilagarcía de Arousa Vilagarcía de Arousa
Conference 'Negocios en China' Cámara de Comercio Tortosa Tortosa
2008
Seminar in-company 'Sourcing' CRH Building Materials Group Amsterdam
Conference ‘Supply Chain en China’ ESADE - Operations Club Barcelona
2007
Course ‘Purchasing in Asia’ Avanzza Training Services Madrid
Course ‘Purchasing in Asia’ Avanzza Training Services Barcelona
2006
Conference ‘Purchasing in China’, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce, Barcelona
Conference ‘Outsourcing’, IESE Business School - University of Navarra, Barcelona
Seminar ‘The Chinese market’, Guipúzcoa Chamber of Commerce, San Sebastián
2005
Conference ‘Sourcing in Asia’ , Chamber of Commerce Barcelona, Barcelona
Conference ‘Business in Asia’ Jornadas Directivas Barcelona
Conference ‘Supply Chain in Asia’ CIDEM - Generalitat de Catalunya Barcelona
2004
Media
Interview for 'VIB Magazine' of the Belgian Association of Purchasing and Logistics Managers
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Course ‘Business in China’ CECO / Casa Asia / ICEX Madrid
Conference ‘Purchasing in China’ CECOT Terrassa
Institutions
In recognition of the professionalism of our team and the experience accumulated throughout its history, S³ has been requested to provide its services within an institutional framework and has therefore signed a number of agreements with trade associations and institutions.
Within the scope of these collaborations, S³ can provide:
- Conferences, seminars and courses on internationalization
- Export and internationalization missions
- Purchasing missions
- Product development projects
- Organization of product presentations in distribution channels
- Etc.
Other interesting links
S³: Globalization, the easy way! ®