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In this entertaining behind–the–scenes account, Paul Midler tells us all that is wrong with our effort to shift manufacturing to China. Now updated and expanded, Poorly Made in China reveals industry secrets, including the dangerous practice of quality fade—the deliberate and secret habit of Chinese manufacturers to widen profit margins through the reduction of quality inputs. U.S. importers don’t stand a chance, Midler explains, against savvy Chinese suppliers who feel they have little to lose by placing consumer safety at risk for the sake of greater profit. This is a lively and impassioned personal account, a collection of true stories, told by an American who has worked in the country for close to two decades. Poorly Made in China touches on a number of issues that affect us all.
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"Paul Midler′s is the ultimate insider′s look at China and its dubious manufacturing, by a man who knows the language and, more importantly, knows the subtext of every deal, every gesture, every nuance. I have great admiration for the breadth and depth of this account of being an American middleman in China today, and for the way it humanizes the whole awful business."
—PAUL THEROUX, author of Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China
"This is the story of the world′s crappy stuff and the surreally entertaining culture clash that lies behind it. It′s funny and illuminating, and I want you to read it!"
—MARY ROACH, author of Stiff and Packing for Mars
"Poorly Made in China is an insightful, often hilarious account of how Chinese manufacturers transformed their country into the world′s export powerhouse by hook and by crook. Midler suggests that understanding Chinese business strategies and tactics could benefit not only U.S. business, but also our political leaders. For all of us, his book is a perfect guide."
—ELIZABETH ECONOMY, Director of Asia Studies, Council on Foreign Relations
"Few books on China and its economy are as enlightening as this. This is a fantastic book for anyone who wants to understand how China′s export industry really works and indeed how China works."
—JASPER BECKER, author of Hungry Ghosts: Mao′s Secret Famine
"Every Wal–Mart needs a warning label, and Midler, nailing the deceit and dishonesty of Chinese manufacturers, provides it. You will never see another ′Made in China′ label without thinking of this masterpiece."
—GORDON CHANG, author of The Coming Collapse of China
"Poorly Made in China is not merely about faltering product quality out of China. One of its broader themes is of people who promise one thing and then deliver another. This is a book about Chinese obfuscation and subterfuge. It is about gaming, strategy, and tactics."
—From the Foreword by Arthur Waldron, Lauder Professor of International Relations, University of Pennsylvania
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Paul Midler's experiences working with Chinese manufacturers is a highly amusing, yet factual account of the infuriating job that is outsourcing manufacturing to China. If anything, i would say that Paul has understated his subject for fear of being unbelievable.
I couldn't read this book quick enough, being in this business myself.
If anyone is presently manufacturing in China, or considering moving their manufacturing to China, this is a must-read.
There are huge HUGE opportunities for people who decide to outsource manufacturing in China, and to export to China. And these opportunities will only improve in the next decade. But beware. With great opportunity there comes great risk, unless you have excellent people on the ground looking out for you.
Read this book. Forewarned is forearmed.
Get yourself an excellent outsourcing manager. (This is where I give you my sales pitch, but i can't)
Great book, Paul. Thanks.
Paul Midler narrates his various adventures as an intermediary between chinese bosses or factory owners and western CEOs or managers who are hoping to benefit from the "low cost" Chinese production environment.
He shows with clarity as well as humor how local factory owners and managers engage in various shenanigans, in effect engagin in a negative kaizen (i.e. continuous worsening) of product quality and features at the detriment of gullible clients.
This book is a must read for any person who is interested in what's happening in China today, particularly for those who have a business interest in that country.
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