Computer business IBM recently opted to move one of its top executives, chief procurement officer John Paterson to China.  This move marks the first time the computer firm has decided to branch out with a division headquarters outside the U.S.

Computer business IBM, International Business Machines stated that Paterson will be based in Shenzhen in southern China.

The company sports 3,000 suppliers in Asia and the region comprises approximately a third of the firm’s overall purchasing.  This new transfer continues IBM’s trend to restructure after it sold its personal computer business to Lenovo last year.

Paterson stated that the demand for software and services skills such as computer consulting and others in the computer business is expanding worldwide.  IBM and other companies must develop new relationships with new partners and suppliers and work with current partners to help them increase their skills and practices in order to be able to compete in the marketplace.  

Blogged By:  Joshua Feinberg