Description
Discover the truth about global manufacturing in the updated edition of Poorly Made in China. This compelling book by Paul Midler takes you behind the scenes of the Chinese manufacturing industry, revealing the hidden pitfalls that come with outsourcing production. Explore essential insights into quality fade—an alarming trend where manufacturers compromise product integrity for higher profits. With 272 pages rich in real-life anecdotes and insider knowledge, this book uncovers the challenges faced by U.S. importers navigating a complex supplier landscape. Made for those curious about manufacturing practices, supply chain management, and consumer safety, Poorly Made in China is a must-read for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in the realities of international trade. Enhanced and updated, this edition offers a deeper understanding of how profit motives can undermine quality. Get your copy today and learn how to protect your business from the common pitfalls of manufacturing abroad. Enjoy free shipping on this item, though please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Keep in mind, once your order is placed, it cannot be canceled. Don't miss this chance to gain valuable knowledge and avoid the costly mistakes common in global sourcing.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470928073
Year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 272
Description:
An insider reveals what can?and does?go wrong when
companies shift production to China
In this entertaining behind-the-scenes account, Paul Midler
tells us all that is wrong with our effort to shift manufacturing
to China. Now updated and expanded, Poorly Made in China
reveals industry secrets, including the dangerous practice of
quality fade?the deliberate and secret habit of Chinese
manufacturers to widen profit margins through the reduction of
quality inputs. U.S. importers don?t stand a chance, Midler
explains, against savvy Chinese suppliers who feel they have little
to lose by placing consumer safety at risk for the sake of greater
profit. This is a lively and impassioned personal account, a
collection of true stories, told by an American who has worked in
the country for close to two decades. Poorly Made in China
touches on a number of issues that affect us all.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780470928073
Year: 2010
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc (US)
Pages: 272
Description:
An insider reveals what can?and does?go wrong when
companies shift production to China
In this entertaining behind-the-scenes account, Paul Midler
tells us all that is wrong with our effort to shift manufacturing
to China. Now updated and expanded, Poorly Made in China
reveals industry secrets, including the dangerous practice of
quality fade?the deliberate and secret habit of Chinese
manufacturers to widen profit margins through the reduction of
quality inputs. U.S. importers don?t stand a chance, Midler
explains, against savvy Chinese suppliers who feel they have little
to lose by placing consumer safety at risk for the sake of greater
profit. This is a lively and impassioned personal account, a
collection of true stories, told by an American who has worked in
the country for close to two decades. Poorly Made in China
touches on a number of issues that affect us all.