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Is China sourcing right for me? Infographic

Etienne C. — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:00:31 +0000

Not all sourcing projects will end up in China. We have prepared a simple Infographics summarizing the main factors we consider important to perform a China sourcing feasibility. We hope it is useful for you.

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Reshoring Manufacturing: When does it make sense?

Etienne C. — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 01:00:56 +0000

Reshoring Manufacturing is fashionable these days. It is sometimes economically wise, but not always. Review of two very good article on the topic.

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China solar PV module manufacturers – Video

Etienne Charlier — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:16:56 +0000

China has seen the rise of good PV module manufacturers. Although many have a tough time in the current low market, they are a great illustration of how Chinese suppliers combine automation and manual work to optimize technical requirement and cost.

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China exports shift to higher value goods

Etienne Charlier — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 12:40:05 +0000

An analysis of China exports data confirm that while China experiences rising costs, it is also quickly moving toward higher value and higher end exports.

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China’s prospects for export-driven growth

Etienne C. — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 01:00:46 +0000

Good article from East Asia Forum explaining how China's export, while gradually at a disadvantage because of increasing costs, benefit from two strong driving forces: increasing added value and advanced product exports; increasing share of capital goods exports to growing emerging economies.

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3 China sourcing traps to avoid

Etienne Charlier — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:00:59 +0000

3 of the mistakes we have often seen in China industrial sourcing projects: improvise, hesitate and hurry. See how easy it is to fall in these traps and how to avoid them.

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7 steps to make China industrial sourcing successful

Etienne Charlier — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 01:00:57 +0000

Make your China industrial sourcing projects a success takes a systematic approach and hard work. Find our 7-step approach to achieve success in sourcing industrial product and professional electronics

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Oh no, the boss has an orange sport car!

Etienne Charlier — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 01:00:29 +0000

If an owner put more money in his car than in his factory, this is a red flag to screen it out. procurAsia Special Award for the photo of the car and shop.

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Reshoring: What really drives the trend?

Etienne Charlier — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 01:00:50 +0000

Manufacturing Reshoring is hot news. But media offers limited analysis on what really drives the trend. Review of 2 good articles with well though ideas.

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China project sourcing: other skills for other challenges

Etienne Charlier — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 12:51:22 +0000

System integrators have specific procurement requirements. China project sourcing has good potential, if managed by people with the right experience.

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