42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China: A Practical Handbook for Doing Business in China, Special Economic Zones, Factory Tours and Manufact [Paperback]

Rosemary Coates (Author), Laura Lowell (Editor)

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Paperback: 134 pages
Publisher: Super Star Press (Oct 21 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1607730502
ISBN-13: 978-1607730507
Product Dimensions: 14 x 21.6 x 0.7 cm
Shipping Weight: 159 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #335,312 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #81 in Books > Business & Investing > Industries & Professions > Purchasing & Buying
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Doing business in China is tougher than you think. Not only is the culture vastly different, but China's experience in manufacturing is still developing. It will be a few years before the majority of manufacturers are up to world standards. In the meantime, quality, contract laws, schedules and logistics must be closely monitored. As a result, the things Westerners must do to be successful are far different from dealing with American or European manufacturers. The best way to quickly come up to speed on these differences and how to handle them is to learn from the experience of others.

Through over 20 extraordinary executive interviews, Rosemary Coates captured the essence of sourcing and manufacturing in China. '42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China' is a pragmatic approach that every businessperson headed to China must read.

For business people who are experienced in doing business in China, or for first-time visitors, this book will provide valuable insights from real executives and experts. These executives offer their personal experiences and recommendations about sourcing and manufacturing in China. Going beyond simple cultural do's and don'ts, you will discover:

how business is really done
how you can make things happen in China
the mistake westerners often make, and how to avoid them
what made these executives successful

Based on her 25 years of supply chain experience, much of it spent living and working across Asia, Rosemary Coates has become an expert on doing business in China. Her own personal experiences in China are interwoven into this book.

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Amazon.com: 4.3 out of 5 stars (26 customer reviews)

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2.0 out of 5 stars About general business, but not about sourcing!, July 30 2010

By Renaud ANJORAN - Published on Amazon.com

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To be fair, there are some good points spread along the chapters.
But I would not recommend it for the following reasons:
-1- It is not a "practical handbook" about sourcing. The book lists the main incoterms without specifying which ones are the most common, open account is presented as comparable to L/C and T/T, etc. Has the author ever sourced anything from China? I doubt it!
-2- Poor examples. Some very large suppliers (Foxconn, Flextronics, Li&Fung...) are presented, but isn't this book aimed at smaller buyers who will have to live with another reality?
-3- Lots of typos ("Han Hai" instead of "Hon Hai", Guangzhou instead of Guangdong....) , and some repetition from one "rule" to another.
-4- Some pieces of advice are given by self-serving consulting companies. Most pieces of advice are solid, but many are worthless (or even dangerous -- e.g. hiring an auditor to stay full-time in a factory, instead of using rotating inspectors).
It is a pity, because the author seems to understand Chinese culture. But not manufacturing...

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An old China hand applauds 42 rules for Sourcing and Mfg in China, Mar 26 2010

By Edward J. Collins - Published on Amazon.com

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As an old China hand I wish I had this knowledge historically, culturally and the business process realities when I started going to China over 25 years ago. I remember Shenzhen at a few hundred thousand not fifteen. Rosemary has cut to the essence of doing business in China and I recommend this book for all senior procurement, engineering and logistics management to make it mandatory reading for their junior staffs. The lessons here are Chinese, but the logic of the approach will apply to all countries. Make sure you know the territory before you enter the game. Bravo.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A must read for procurement professionals working with China!, April 26 2012

By Shomit - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: 42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China: A Practical Handbook for Doing Business in China, Special Economic Zones, Factory Tours and Manufact (Paperback)

'42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China' is a must read for any one who is sourcing or thinking of doing business in China. Rosemary as very crisply summarized her rich experience of helping companies to work with Chinese suppliers in this book in a very crisp and articulate fashion.

Its a simple read with each chapter with some actionable and implementable take aways. Most importantly i found this book in tune with the current business environment and very practical.

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