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Figure 39: “Suishenban” in Shanghai

Challenges

• Many projects are still adapted to traditional procurement processes, which do not have a strong
supplier relationship.
• It is difficult to ensure the long-term operational support from suppliers after the construction.

• The relationship between government and suppliers in the co-established firm needs to be
explored further.

Next steps

• The new approach will be developed and promoted further in the future projects.
• The co-established firms will put the emphasis on the operation and maintenance of smart city
projects after its construction.

• The suppliers will take a larger stake of the co-established firm to empower suppliers in the
planning, construction, operation and maintenance.

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