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Poorly Made in China
Paul Midler
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Paperback. * This revised and updated paperback includes a new preface, examples, and epilogue will place this paperback in the context of current events * A fascinating and sometimes scary insider's account that reveals what can and does go wrong when U.S. Num Pages: 272 pages. BIC Classification: 1FPC; KND. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 228 x 154 x 18. Weight in Grams: 342.
An insider reveals what can—and does—go wrong when companies shift production to China
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 ... Read more
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Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
246
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Condition
New
Number of Pages
272
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780470928073
SKU
V9780470928073
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About Paul Midler
PAUL MIDLER has over twenty years of experience related to Asia, and in his manufacturing career, he has worked directly with hundreds of Chinese suppliers in a broad range of industries. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School of Business and a master's in international studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute. Poorly Made in China is his ... Read more
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