Ins and Outs of Sourcing in China

By Etienne CharlierYou doubtlessly have heard and read many different stories about sourcing in China. Some are thrilling and others are scary. But ultimately, what really matters is to understand enough of the ins and outs of the China sourcing scene in order to answer a few key questions for your company: To Source or Not To Source; To Source What and What Not To Source?Sourcing in China is a hot topic. Nevertheless, decisions to source (or not to), what to source and how to source are not little decisions to take because it seems like a good idea. A sourcing project in China is a time consuming but rewarding exercise. It is not for the ill-prepared but it can lead not only to lower cost quality supplies but also to increased flexibility and improved products. (more…)