ZTE USA
Once unknown outside of China , ZTE turned its attention to the USA in 1998 , carving out a market share on the continent . Fast-forward two decades , and the mobile behemoth is now a household name , growing to become the fourth-largest smartphone supplier in the US .
The success of ZTE USA has been legendary in the telecommunications industry and , thanks to its resourceful supply chain , it seems that the company is set to continue on this upward trajectory .
Kevin Finerty , SVP of Supply Chain and Quality at ZTE USA , says that the company ’ s ethos has been integral to its success .
“ ZTE positions itself as a telecommunications company that offers premium quality at an affordable price ,” notes Finerty . “ That ’ s where we want to make our mark in the US market and that ’ s where , quite frankly , we have already been making a mark .
“ We ’ re one of the top patent holders year-on-year , especially when it comes to Long-Term Evolution ( LTE ) and 5G technology , and we have a very clear vision of how we fit in the industry ecosystem ,” he adds . “ But we have bigger aspirations than just succeeding in our niche – we ’ d like to expand further . We are currently the fourth largest original equipment manufacturer ( OEM ) in the market and we ’ re aiming to become the third largest .”
KEVIN FINERTY
SVP of Supply Chain and Quality at ZTE USA
As the Senior Vice President of Supply Chain and Quality for ZTE USA , Mr . Finerty is responsible for ensuring the supply of quality products to US and Canadian wireless carriers . He and his team manage the dayto-day supply operations as well as coordinate directly with both ZTE and customer teams in China .
140 February 2018