1. 1st
Annual Bi-National Small Business Forum
May 23, 2013
8:15AM-12:00PM
Tijuana, Baja California - México

2. Welcome!
A Message from Our Founder
Shamrock Supply Co. was founded in 1975. We got our start
with the benefit of a U.S. Small Business Administration loan.
Shamrock Supply has established itself as a mid-size, regional
distributor of a broad range of general line industrial products,
serving the utilities, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing,
financial services, and entertainment sectors.

3. Modern Supply Chain
Solutions
As your business partner, Shamrock Supply Co. delivers innovative,
value-added supply chain solutions designed to improve your
operations and to assist you with cost management.
 Advance Shipment Notice  Consolidated Invoicing
 Dedicated On-Site Personnel  Just-In-Time Inventory Replenishment
 Import/Export Facility  Price Control
 Product Standardization/Sourcing  Product/Safety Training
 Storeroom Management  Technical Product Support
 Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI)  Warranty Product Replacement

4.  U.S. and Mexico Government encourage
and support a business-friendly environment
 Advantage of being neighbors (Trade
Agreements)
 Expansive Market
o México has over 5,000 maquiladoras
o One the world’s largest trade markets with rapid
growth
Why Mexico?

5. Best Practices doing business in/with México
1) Line-up Client Services Team (Internal)
2) Develop Bi-Lingual Communications Plan
3) Align Manufacturer Relationships for Product Competency and
International Service Capability
 Review Sales Terms & Conditions
1) Engage Professional Services Partners
 Accounting, Legal, Insurance, etc.
 Finalize Business Licensing for Operations in México
1) Implement Logistics Plan for Export
2) Commence Client Services

6. Best Practices Doing Business in/with Mexico
7) Focus on Technology and Cost Excellence
 Serving Global Sales/Marketing Organizations
 Safety and Environmental Concerns
8) Dedication to Local Community Improvement
CANACINTRA
Festival Tijuana en La Playa
BajaMak
Support and Involvement in Charitable Outreach
oMadre Antonia, Eudist Servants of the Eleventh Hour

7. Best Practices Doing Business in/with Mexico
BajaMak
Festival Tijuana en
La Playa

8. Platinum Rule and
Quality Promise
At Shamrock Supply Company,
we observe our own version of the Golden Rule:
“Do unto others as they would have you do unto them.”
This principle directs our every transaction.

9. Shamrock Supply
Co. Facilities
Corporate Offices
Main Distribution Center
Anaheim, CA
Retail Store
Branch Operations
Carson, CA
Branch Operation
Tijuana, Baja California, México
E-mail: lmejia@shamrocksupply.com
Phone (800) 341-5563
FAX (714) 575-1801
www.shamrocksupply.com
© 2013 Shamrock Supply Company, Inc

10. Shamrock Supply
Co. Facilities
Corporate Offices
Main Distribution Center
Anaheim, CA
Retail Store
Branch Operations
Carson, CA
Branch Operation
Tijuana, Baja California, México
E-mail: lmejia@shamrocksupply.com
Phone (800) 341-5563
FAX (714) 575-1801
www.shamrocksupply.com
© 2013 Shamrock Supply Company, Inc