This is China's attempt to step up its role in global affairs, and to export China's production capacity in industries such as construction materials, transportation equipment, roads and rails. The first blog I wrote for Supply Chain Management Review in April, 2012…
Everything changes, yet in China, it also stays the same. Much has been written about American Millennials and how best to manage and challenge these young people in the workforce. I work with Millennials at my client’s offices and with…
Cheaper knock-off products usually means cutting corners with raw materials and with processes in manufacturing to contain production costs. Exploding hoverboards have been in the news lately, especially as these boards were very popular as holiday gifts. A number of…
China has only been open for business for 25 years or so, and prior to that had no particular standards for accounting or banking. It’s common to evaluate potential supplier and supply chain partner’s financial position before placing an order…
The rebirth of makers in America is gaining momentum. We walked into Evolve Manufacturing Technologies in Silicon Valley on Manufacturing Day and found a modern, spotless facility, full of natural light from walls of glass windows. Led by President and…