Case Study – Hardware Sourcing

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Huawei and Hikvision are both world-leading companies in their respective fields. Huawei has long provided core equipment and solutions for global communication networks, while Hikvision holds a significant market position in video surveillance and intelligent security. Therefore, when our company prepared to procure communication equipment and AI cameras for a new product line, these two companies were naturally our first considerations. However, we encountered issues during our final solution decision-making process. The company identified potential risks associated with partnering with Huawei and Hikvision. On the surface, both Huawei and Hikvision possess cutting-edge technology, reliable quality, and extensive international partnerships, seemingly capable of providing dependable supply and support for the new product line. Yet this proposal sparked team debate precisely because it extended beyond mere technical and quality considerations, involving potential risks related to politics, regulatory compliance, and cybersecurity.

In recent years, the U.S. government has imposed restrictions on these companies’ products due to national security concerns, implementing a series of measures while expressing worries to other nations about related business collaborations. Nevertheless, Huawei and Hikvision maintain international reputations, with numerous countries and telecom operators continuing to deploy their products for communication infrastructure. Huawei has publicly emphasized its corporate governance structure and operational independence, asserting it is not directly controlled by the Chinese government. For multinational corporations, this situation presents particular complexity. On one hand, these suppliers enjoy international prestige, backed by feedback and trust from multiple countries. Partnering with them offers cost advantages, quality assurance, and robust supply capabilities. On the other hand, once in the market, they may face constant compliance risks and scrutiny, potentially undermining customer and market trust.

Therefore, we will focus on the issue itself. Based on the reading materials, we will systematically outline arguments both supporting and opposing Huawei/Hikvision technology. We will analyze information biases and positional biases present in each side’s arguments, further explaining how the team will evaluate these perspectives through discussion. After comprehensively weighing the risks and benefits from both sides, we will provide the company with a final recommendation.

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