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Inflation Nation
It seems a long time ago that China’s inflation got out of control in 1994, and had to be stamped out by then Premier Zhu Rongji. While it is not that bad this time, it is clear that inflationary pressures have become a big issue for the economy. The Chicago Tribune reports:
“The highest inflation in [...]
The partnership between Andlor and FreeFlow to enhance reverse logistics capabilities
Among the partnership news from last week, one notable one was between FreeFlow, a provider of inventory asset management services, and Andlor, a provider of reverse logistics software for manufacturers, distributors and third party logistics providers.
The partnership pairs FreeFlow's award-winning solution for dispositioning returned, excess and obsolete inventory with Andlor's growing roster of customers [...]
The China Way, Solar’s Future Potential, Pointing Fingers, and Expensing Lunches in China
“The” way vs “a” way (Japan v China dept) and James Fallows Turns On His Television Set
James Fallows putes together an interesting of how things are done in Japan vs. China. In seeing the China picture, I just wonder if consuming jet fuel on a regular business qould qualify oneself for workers comp… and [...]
Chinese cars land in Europe !
… and they are not cheap !
Brilliance, the main Chinese car manufacturer (who also produces BMW cars for local market) has made a discrete but noticeable entry at the Geneva 77th Motor Show this week, with 3 car models on display.
The 500 first cars from the production line in Shenyang, will arrive this month in [...]
HK recalls toy paint over lead levels
Hong Kong has recalled a mainland-made toy paint that contains excessive levels of lead, the International Herald Tribune reported. A Hong Kong government laboratory found that the Six Color face and body makeup color paint contained dangerous levels of lead, chromium and barium. Health authorities said ingesting the paint, either orally or through skin [...]
Is China’s Solar Industry Sustainable?
Todd Glass, energy specialist with the Heller Ehrman law firm, thinks that the solar sector in China is unsustainable. And he says so in a recent interview with Xinhua Financial Network News.
Why does he feel this way? According to XFN, Glass said this:
“The key to the success of these companies must be the ability [...]
Windows and Hoops
In the Hutong
Slowly decompressing
1456 hrs.
As Tim Chen makes his move from the leadership of Microsoft China to his new chair running the NBA here in the PRC, everyone seems to be asking two things: how badly will this damage Microsoft, and why is Tim doing this?
To answer the first question, you have to look at [...]
What you should do to green your supply chain
These days that greening supply chains have found their way to the top of the agenda specially in industries such as electronics and semi-conductors, the related media also covered some of the aspects and practices in sustainability of the value chain. Among them, I liked one article in Electronics Supply and Manufacturing with the title [...]
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