China

The 25th Anniversary of Tiananmen Square

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 · Rosemary Coates Having visited China many times, I can confirm that the Tiananmen Square massacre is a taboo topic.

SAP Introduces New Service For China’s Supply Chains

Tuesday, April 22, 2014 · Patrick Burnson SAP AG announced the availability of a new application to help centralize processing trade activities, SAP Global Trade Services, processing trade in China.

On the Train to Nanjing

Thursday, April 3, 2014 · Rosemary Coates We need to bring some manufacturing back to the US...but very carefully. We want skilled jobs that pay a living wage and don’t pollute the environment.

Chinese New Year Celebrations Are Over – Now What?

Friday, March 7, 2014 · Rosemary Coates It is not surprising to see 40% personnel turn-over in most factories after the New Year

How Will You Know When to Exit China?

Tuesday, December 10, 2013 · Rosemary Coates Perhaps in our rush to take advantage of low cost manufacturing in China, we overlooked some of the costs.

Panjiva partnership opens doors for global trade professionals to access Chinese import-export data

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 · Jeff Berman Panjiva, an online search engine with detailed information on global suppliers and manufacturers, recently announced that through a partnership with Export to China (ETCN) it is the first company to make Chinese trade data accessible in searchable company profiles.

Jones Lang LaSalle report examines undersupply of logistics properties in China and plans for growth

Wednesday, April 4, 2012 · Jeff Berman A new report from global real estate firm Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL), entitled “China50: Fifty Real Estate Markets that Matter,” said that while China’s economy is strong, there is a significant under-supply of quality logistics-related real estate space.

Embracing Green in China ... with an NGO Nudge

Tuesday, March 6, 2012 · Hau Lee, Erica Plambeck, and Pamela Yatsko To date, more than 200 corporate giants have explained to the seven-person Institute of Public & Environmental Affairs why their manufacturing facilities or suppliers in China violated the country’s air and water laws. At least 50 companies have taken corrective actions…

The China Price

Friday, March 2, 2012 · Rosemary Coates Business deals in low cost countries are so competitive, that a manufacturer will often quote a price below their actual production cost just to attract buyers to an irresistible deal.

Quality Fade

Thursday, March 1, 2012 · Rosemary Coates Quality Fade, the process of quality degradation over time, is the single biggest issue in low cost manufacturing countries.

The Silk Road – the First Global Supply Chain

Saturday, February 4, 2012 · Rosemary Coates I am honored to be asked to join the esteemed bloggers at Supply Chain Management Review. Each month, I will be blogging about China logistics and Chinese imports.

China’s supply chain may face new challenges

Wednesday, January 18, 2012 · Patrick Burnson Supply chain managers are being cautioned to expect a downturn in China’s consumer demand