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Managing Change in China Manufacturing
- March 15, 2019
- Posted by: Gary Young
- Categories: China Sourcing, China Sourcing - Blog, Chinese Manufacturing
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Alibaba—the Elephant in the Room
- March 8, 2019
- Posted by: Gary Young
- Categories: China Sourcing, China Sourcing - Blog, China Sourcing Consulting, Chinese Manufacturing, Corporate China Sourcing
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Observing Change over 16 years of China Sourcing
- August 8, 2017
- Posted by: Gary Young
- Categories: China Sourcing, China Sourcing - Blog
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Sourcing my Breakfast in China.
- August 8, 2010
- Posted by: Gary Young
- Categories: China Sourcing, China Sourcing - Blog
Instead of talking strictly about sourcing products and services in China, lets talk breakfast. I usually make 4-5 sourcing trips to China each year that can last 2-4 weeks each, depending on the nature of that particular trip. … I penetrate the crowd and let their energy whisk me along toward my breakfast street vendor rendezvous. Hundreds of smiles, strange looks and a mile later, I’m in line. Finally it is my turn as I watch my breakfast being created.
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A Ship in Port is Safe vs China Sourcing
- July 23, 2010
- Posted by: Gary Young
- Categories: China Sourcing, China Sourcing - Blog
“A ship in port is safe, but that is not what ships are built for. Sail out to sea and do new things.” – Admiral Grace Hopper:
Are you setting sail or looking for safe harbor?
It reminded me about the reason I got into sourcing in China, but more importantly it relates to todays economy and what CEOs are planning to deal with this uncertain future. Many are setting out to sea and chartering courses to places like China, India, Mexico and Brazil. -
Feet on the Ground in China
- May 26, 2010
- Posted by: Gary Young
- Categories: China Sourcing, China Sourcing - Blog
But as it relates to sourcing products and services in China, our meaning is a bit more literal. We have feet on the ground. We have people in China. We have an established presence. This does not mean “I know a guy” or “we have contacts” in China. So what are the advantages of feet on the ground? Here are just five.
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So how did I get started in China?
- March 10, 2010
- Posted by: Gary Young
- Categories: China Sourcing, China Sourcing - Blog
It was intoxicating. And like a flash, I had a vision of converting Avela Corporation from advertising to sourcing products and services in China.