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It was a world gone wrong, one in which manufacturers thought little of manipulating product quality levels in order to save the smallest amounts, where savvy foreign business leaders were made to feel in control while they were taken for a ride by their partners, where entire manufacturing facilities sometimes vanished right into thin air… Welcome to Poorly Made in China!
At the height of the boom export manufacturing, Paul Midler returned to East Asia, a recently graduated Wharton MBA. In the right place at the right time, he was sought out by a number of foreign companies who wanted help in navigating the new economy. The adventures came fast, as did the business and cultural lessons.
Poorly Made in China is a dramatic romp through China's export manufacturing sector, one that reveals what really goes on behind the scenes. The story follows the author from one project to the next, taking the reader through a diverse set of industries and revealing a number of challenges.
An engaging business narrative told with doses of humor and insight, this true story pulls back the curtain on the rising Chinese economy, providing a closer look at the rough-and-tumble environment in which so many of our consumer products are being made. For those trying to make sense of why so many quality failures could come out of China at once, this book is an especially interesting read.
Poorly Made in China is the tale of a modern-day gold rush and its consequences, the chronicling of a rising economic power and its path along a steep growth curve. Entertaining and eye-opening, the book highlights the extent to which culture affects business dealings, and the ultimate suggestion is that we may have more to be concerned about than product failures alone."
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Praise for Poorly Made in China
"This fast-paced travelogue through the world of Chinese manufacturing is scary, fascinating, and very funny. Midler is not only a knowledgeable guide to the invisible underbelly of the global economy, he is a sympathetic and astute observer of China, its challenges, and its people. A great read."
—Pietra Rivoli, author of The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy
"Paul Midler takes us for a ride through the fastest-growing economy in the world, revealing what can—and sometimes does—go wrong when U.S. companies shift production to China. Working in the heart of China's export hub, in the country's southern region, he has the advantage of a front-row seat to the no-holds-barred games played between manufacturers and importers. He introduces us to a cast of real-life characters and tells his story with a mix of affection and skepticism for what is taking place in China today. Midler delivers a revealing and often funny tale of life and commerce in a country whose exports touch nearly everyone on the planet."
—Sara Bongiorni, author of A Year Without 'Made in China'
Synopsis:
Poorly Made in Chinachronicles the experiences of an American working for a U.S. outsourcing firm in Chinese manufacturing and highlights the disturbing and dangerous practice known as "quality fade"--the deliberate and secretive habit of widening profit margins through a reduction in the quality of materials over time. The author argues that U.S. importers don't stand a chance against factory owners in China who are savvier and who have little to lose by placing American health and safety at risk. A well-written and impassioned narrative, Poorly Made in China is one insider's account of the quality-fade tactics used by China in seven industries, including health and beauty care, diamonds, and construction. Poorly Made in Chinawill sound an alarm that all of America should heed.
Paul Midler (Scottsdale, AZ) has been working with China for close to two decades. He created China Advantage, a services firm, to assist American companies with their business objectives in East Asia. The author earned his MBA from the Wharton School and is a Mandarin speaker.
Paul Midler graduated from college in 1992 with a concentration in Chinese history and language. After working in China for a number of years, he returned to the United States to complete graduate studies in business with a focus on East Asia. Midler holds an MBA from Wharton and a master's in international studies from the University of Pennsylvania's Lauder Institute. In the course of his career, he has assisted companies of all sizes in a diverse range of industries, working directly with hundreds of manufacturers in China.
An Insider's Account of the Tactics Behind China's Production Game
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Wiley
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Midler, Paul
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International marketing
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General Business & Economics
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Chinese-made products
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Chinese manufacturing
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quality fade
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Product Quality
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foreign-made products
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Chinese goods
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made in China
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Paul Midler
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recalled toys
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recalls
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Chinese products
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toys made in China
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doing business in China
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Marketing - International
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Manufactures
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Work environment
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Industries - General
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China - Economic conditions - 2000-
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Manufactures -- China.
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International - General
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General & Introductory Business & Management
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America-China business, Chinese-made products, Chinese manufacturing, quality fade, product quality, foreign-made products, Chinese goods, made in China, Paul Midler, recalled toys, recalls, Chinese manufacturing, Chinese products, toys made in China, doi
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America-China business, Chinese-made products, Chinese manufacturing, quality fade, product quality, foreign-made products, Chinese goods, made in China, Paul Midler, recalled toys, recalls, Chinese manufacturing, Chinese products, toys made in China, doi
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America-China business, Chinese-made products, Chinese manufacturing, quality fade, product quality, foreign-made products, Chinese goods, made in China, Paul Midler, recalled toys, recalls, Chinese manufacturing, Chinese products, toys made in China, doi
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America-China business, Chinese-made products, Chinese manufacturing, quality fade, product quality, foreign-made products, Chinese goods, made in China, Paul Midler, recalled toys, recalls, Chinese manufacturing, Chinese products, toys made in China, doi
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America-China business, Chinese-made products, Chinese manufacturing, quality fade, product quality, foreign-made products, Chinese goods, made in China, Paul Midler, recalled toys, recalls, Chinese manufacturing, Chinese products, toys made in China, doi
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America-China business, Chinese-made products, Chinese manufacturing, quality fade, product quality, foreign-made products, Chinese goods, made in China, Paul Midler, recalled toys, recalls, Chinese manufacturing, Chinese products, toys made in China, doi
Copyright:
2009
Publication Date:
March 2009
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Electronic book text in proprietary or open standard format
Poorly Made in China: An Insider's Account of the Tactics Behind China's Production Game
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"Synopsis"
by Wiley,
Praise for Poorly Made in China
"This fast-paced travelogue through the world of Chinese manufacturing is scary, fascinating, and very funny. Midler is not only a knowledgeable guide to the invisible underbelly of the global economy, he is a sympathetic and astute observer of China, its challenges, and its people. A great read."
—Pietra Rivoli, author of The Travels of a T-Shirt in the Global Economy
"Paul Midler takes us for a ride through the fastest-growing economy in the world, revealing what can—and sometimes does—go wrong when U.S. companies shift production to China. Working in the heart of China's export hub, in the country's southern region, he has the advantage of a front-row seat to the no-holds-barred games played between manufacturers and importers. He introduces us to a cast of real-life characters and tells his story with a mix of affection and skepticism for what is taking place in China today. Midler delivers a revealing and often funny tale of life and commerce in a country whose exports touch nearly everyone on the planet."
—Sara Bongiorni, author of A Year Without 'Made in China'
"Synopsis"
by Wiley,
Poorly Made in Chinachronicles the experiences of an American working for a U.S. outsourcing firm in Chinese manufacturing and highlights the disturbing and dangerous practice known as "quality fade"--the deliberate and secretive habit of widening profit margins through a reduction in the quality of materials over time. The author argues that U.S. importers don't stand a chance against factory owners in China who are savvier and who have little to lose by placing American health and safety at risk. A well-written and impassioned narrative, Poorly Made in China is one insider's account of the quality-fade tactics used by China in seven industries, including health and beauty care, diamonds, and construction. Poorly Made in Chinawill sound an alarm that all of America should heed.
Paul Midler (Scottsdale, AZ) has been working with China for close to two decades. He created China Advantage, a services firm, to assist American companies with their business objectives in East Asia. The author earned his MBA from the Wharton School and is a Mandarin speaker.
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