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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 [...]
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 absorption, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
China’s Ports to Play Fair.. with Each Other
In any developing economy, there is a feeling that one must take advantage of any opportunity. for China’s part money has flowed into nearly ever sector of the economy from domestic and foreign investors.. From a manufacturing perspective, the same mentality also exists. Manufacturers will cut to the bone to get business, and there are [...]
China’s Ports to Play Fair.. with Each Other
In any developing economy, there is a feeling that one must take advantage of any opportunity. for China’s part money has flowed into nearly ever sector of the economy from domestic and foreign investors.. From a manufacturing perspective, the same mentality also exists. Manufacturers will cut to the bone to get business, and there are [...]
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