http://www.allroadsleadtochina.com/2006/07/28/how-the-internet-changed-sourcing/ Tue, 16 Mar 2010 11:38:31 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.allroadsleadtochina.com/2006/07/28/how-the-internet-changed-sourcing/comment-page-1/#comment-35 How to Build a Strong Outsourcing Platform in China Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:30:15 +0000 http://www.allroadsleadtochina.com/?p=22#comment-35 [...] (for a fee), they will not ensure your goods, and they do not offer inspection services. See How the Internet Changed Sourcing for [...] [...] (for a fee), they will not ensure your goods, and they do not offer inspection services. See How the Internet Changed Sourcing for [...]

]]> http://www.allroadsleadtochina.com/2006/07/28/how-the-internet-changed-sourcing/comment-page-1/#comment-34 All Roads Lead To China » Networking in China: Part III Building a Network Sun, 22 Oct 2006 10:57:11 +0000 http://www.allroadsleadtochina.com/?p=22#comment-34 [...] Making first contact is much easier now than ever before (see How the Internet Changed Sourcing) as websites like Alibaba and Global Sources provide online directories of tens of thousands of manufacturers and trading companies. In addition, exhibitions like the Guangdong fair (twice a year) and industry specific conventions occurring every day, potential suppliers are easily accessible and a single trip can potentially provide an buyer with contacts to multiple potential suppliers. [...] [...] Making first contact is much easier now than ever before (see How the Internet Changed Sourcing) as websites like Alibaba and Global Sources provide online directories of tens of thousands of manufacturers and trading companies. In addition, exhibitions like the Guangdong fair (twice a year) and industry specific conventions occurring every day, potential suppliers are easily accessible and a single trip can potentially provide an buyer with contacts to multiple potential suppliers. [...]

]]> http://www.allroadsleadtochina.com/2006/07/28/how-the-internet-changed-sourcing/comment-page-1/#comment-33 All Roads Lead To China » Networking in China: Part II How Relationships are Changing Wed, 11 Oct 2006 03:13:32 +0000 http://www.allroadsleadtochina.com/?p=22#comment-33 [...] The fact is that with so much of the FDI being concentrated on the east coast, these government (while a little spoiled) have put in proper structures and processes to work with foreign investors and manufacturers looking to bring money to their area. The Special Economic zones (Economic Development, Technological, or Foreign Trade) all have representatives that are eager to bring in foreign investment to their zone, and they have the strong government connections (2) Off the East Coast/ i.e. in Inner China: for those missing the ways of the old days, companies going west will experience a higher level of government involvement. this is rooted in the fact that they have not been the primary focus of investors, and in many of these areas there is a real need for investment in local industry. while not bringing out them mayor, meetings with vice mayors and department heads are still the norm if a company has a successful track record in China and shows real interest in the area. for those without a track record, lower level meetings will occur first, but the climb to the top can occur quickly. Relationships with Manufacturers/ Suppliers: Of course, above all, mutual quality and price agreements will define the success any supplier/ buyer relationship in China. However, as discussed in our post (How the Internet Changed Sourcing), we already identified a large portion of why and how the development and management of relationships with suppliers have changed. [...] [...] The fact is that with so much of the FDI being concentrated on the east coast, these government (while a little spoiled) have put in proper structures and processes to work with foreign investors and manufacturers looking to bring money to their area. The Special Economic zones (Economic Development, Technological, or Foreign Trade) all have representatives that are eager to bring in foreign investment to their zone, and they have the strong government connections (2) Off the East Coast/ i.e. in Inner China: for those missing the ways of the old days, companies going west will experience a higher level of government involvement. this is rooted in the fact that they have not been the primary focus of investors, and in many of these areas there is a real need for investment in local industry. while not bringing out them mayor, meetings with vice mayors and department heads are still the norm if a company has a successful track record in China and shows real interest in the area. for those without a track record, lower level meetings will occur first, but the climb to the top can occur quickly. Relationships with Manufacturers/ Suppliers: Of course, above all, mutual quality and price agreements will define the success any supplier/ buyer relationship in China. However, as discussed in our post (How the Internet Changed Sourcing), we already identified a large portion of why and how the development and management of relationships with suppliers have changed. [...]

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