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STRATEGY & GOVERNANCE

The governing layer behind the export programme

C-ONE defines the objectives, organizational structure, authority matrix and budgeted strategic programmes that direct export development for Markazi Province. The Kariz Circle consortium executes production and delivery within that framework.

01

Mission

To deliver a complete, coherent export package: from market identification and matching quality and price through to inspection, certification, freight and delivery at the buyer's warehouse.

02

Vision

A sustained presence for Markazi Province’s industries in regional markets, and a consolidated international reputation built through joint production and technology transfer.

03

Operating model

Eight non-competing companies with complementary capabilities under one shared structure; specialised allocation of resources and reduced uncertainty for the buyer.

Rationale for forming the consortium

01 Improve and strengthen the economic relationship between buyer and supplier
02 Optimal, specialized allocation of resources and activities between buyer and supplier
03 Reduce the risk of uncertainty through strategic cooperation and shared competition
04 Access specialized resources and activities by drawing on member companies and expanding capability
05 Strategic alliances among non-competing companies
06 Contribute to maximizing the dollar revenue of Markazi Province (approximately 5 per cent)
07 Establish a commercial export clinic in the target market
08 Flexibility to sustain the supply chain between buyer and seller abroad

Organizational structure and duties

The general assembly of partners elects the board of directors and delegates management of the group to it. Decisions are taken according to the approved authority matrix.

General Assembly of Partners
  • Establish the consortium and elect the board
  • Delegate responsibility for managing the group
  • Expect the group’s mission to be executed in accordance with national and related countries’ laws
Board of Directors
  • Implement assembly resolutions
  • Set policies and overall strategy
  • Approve the annual budget and contracts
  • Supervise the chief executive’s performance
  • Approve the organizational structure and bylaws
  • Monitor and measure processes
Inspector / Auditor
  • Assess attainment of objectives, plans and budget
  • Review the board’s assessments
  • Review how resolutions are implemented
  • Report periodically to the assembly
Chief Executive Officer
  • Implement board resolutions
  • Recruit capable staff and manage human resources
  • Secure financing and pursue collection of receivables
  • Supervise and direct export and import activity
  • Manage risks and opportunities
Foreign Trade
  • Identify target markets and tradeable countries
  • Establish a trade centre and open bank accounts in target countries
  • Identify potential customers and secure orders
  • Determine reliable methods for freight and money transfer
  • Attend exhibitions approved by Markazi Province
Domestic Trade
  • Identify, evaluate and obtain quotations from suppliers
  • Select credible suppliers and conclude contracts
  • Procure goods and refer them to foreign trade
  • Support suppliers in improving production and quality
  • Re-evaluate suppliers annually
Support
  • Finance, accounting and tax compliance
  • Solutions for transferring funds to Iran
  • Recruitment, payroll and insurance matters
  • Provide required infrastructure and equipment

Strategic programmes

Programme Timeframe Budget
Reputation development and branding 6 months $30,000
Reducing seasonal demand variation 6–12 months $20,000
Reducing fixed costs 3–6 months $15,000
Evaluating new technologies 3 months $35,000
Producing at maximum capacity 6 months $80,000
Increasing management capability 6 months $25,000
Consolidating international reputation 12 months $50,000
Establishing market position 12–18 months $75,000

Source: C-ONE International Group strategy document.

Head office

No. 423, 6th Floor, Unit 23, East Ferdows Blvd, Sattari Highway, Tehran, Iran

+98 21 4405 1316 · +98 21 4405 1328

Tashkent representative

Radin Export, led by Dr. Mahmoud Naderian — responsible for developing the Uzbek and wider regional markets.

Industrial base

Arak, Markazi Province — with the province's export programme prioritising Uzbekistan and the goal of opening a Tashkent trade centre.