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China's Housing Market Drags Down Growth - The China Sourcing Blog
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The China Sourcing Blog. An information platform for the procurement and trade industries in China. China's Housing Market Drags Down Growth. By Tim Quijano on October 9, 2014 11:00 AM. The following is a contribution to the ChinAfrica. Magazine produced by The Beijing Axis. Export and retail figures steady. Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: China's Housing Market Drags Down Growth. TrackBack URL for this entry: http:/ www.chinasourcingblog.org/blog/mt-tb.cgi/325.
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Fighting modern slavery with ethical procurement - The China Sourcing Blog
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The China Sourcing Blog. An information platform for the procurement and trade industries in China. Fighting modern slavery with ethical procurement. By Tim Quijano on September 24, 2014 12:21 PM. This piece was produced in collaboration with CIPS. In a guide produced in collaboration with Traidcraft. And the Walk Free Foundation. CIPS defines ethical procurement. Sustainable procurement includes the environmental, social and economic consequences of the design, materials, production methods, logistics a...
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China’s High-tech Parks: Beijing’s New “Go West” Strategy? - The China Sourcing Blog
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The China Sourcing Blog. An information platform for the procurement and trade industries in China. China’s High-tech Parks: Beijing’s New Go West Strategy? By Tim Quijano on April 29, 2014 1:04 PM. However, recent studies have suggested that the zones themselves have provided limited impact on their two primary goals increasing both the level of FDI and rate at which foreign technology is acquired and that any perceived achievement of these goals would have occurred regardless of the park’s establishmen...
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When the "African Tigers" compete - The China Sourcing Blog
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The China Sourcing Blog. An information platform for the procurement and trade industries in China. When the "African Tigers" compete. By Tim Quijano on September 2, 2014 5:46 PM. This piece was originally produced for the ChinAfrica Econometer. Listed below are links to blogs that reference this entry: When the "African Tigers" compete. TrackBack URL for this entry: http:/ www.chinasourcingblog.org/blog/mt-tb.cgi/322.
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Growth Stabilizes in China - The China Sourcing Blog
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The China Sourcing Blog. An information platform for the procurement and trade industries in China. Growth Stabilizes in China. By Tim Quijano on July 1, 2014 11:42 AM. This article was originally produced for the ChinAfrica. Despite continued distortion in trade data evaluation due to the propensity for fraudulent over-invoicing in the first half of last year, trade figures surprised analysts by rising in April. Trade growth focused on the U.S. and EU. Sign of stabilization in future growth.
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CIPS and The Beijing Axis Unite to Enhance the Procurement and Supply Profession in China and Hong Kong | CIPS China
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Who we’ve worked with. How to become a CIPS member. CIPS and The Beijing Axis Unite to Enhance the Procurement and Supply Profession in China and Hong Kong. Apr 28, 2014. BEIJING 9 June 2014 The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) has partnered with The Beijing Axis (TBA) to strengthen and support the procurement and supply profession in mainland China and Hong Kong. The Beijing Axis has extensive experience in servicing the procurement needs of multinational companies and established pla...
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China’s Transformation: Implications for Global Supply Chains - The China Sourcing Blog
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The China Sourcing Blog. An information platform for the procurement and trade industries in China. China’s Transformation: Implications for Global Supply Chains. By Daniel Galvez on September 27, 2013 1:27 PM. Of the numerous ways to counter the effects of slowing revenues and rising costs, companies are attempting to increase their productivity and efficiency as well as run cost-cutting initiatives. By targeting one’s cost base, companies are searching for innovative ways to deliver the same produc...
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Food scandals amplify need for MCIPS procurement professionals - The China Sourcing Blog
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The China Sourcing Blog. An information platform for the procurement and trade industries in China. Food scandals amplify need for MCIPS procurement professionals. By Tim Quijano on September 17, 2014 2:59 PM. This piece was produced in collaboration with CIPS, the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply. McDonald's and Yum Foods have stopped using the maligned supplier, Shanghai Husi Food Co Ltd, found new suppliers and publicly apologised to consumers. China is the third largest market for McDonal...
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Top Three CSR Challenges Facing Asian Factories - The China Sourcing Blog
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The China Sourcing Blog. An information platform for the procurement and trade industries in China. Top Three CSR Challenges Facing Asian Factories. By Tim Quijano on June 23, 2014 3:24 PM. This post is the second in a series presenting the current status of CSR sourcing in China. Read part one, A Primer on CSR Standards and Sourcing in China. Wages and record keeping. Some factories do not maintain sufficient records and have been accused of not compensating their employees in full and/or falsifying the...
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LETTER FROM CHINA: IPOs Bring Chinese E-Commerce Opportunity to the World - The China Sourcing Blog
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The China Sourcing Blog. An information platform for the procurement and trade industries in China. LETTER FROM CHINA: IPOs Bring Chinese E-Commerce Opportunity to the World. By Tim Quijano on August 6, 2014 12:43 PM. This editorial was produced by The Beijing Axis for. By Kobus Van Der Wath. Alibaba recently filed initial paperwork for its IPO, which will take place later this summer, and has received a valuation in the extremely wide, but nevertheless high range of US$115 to US$245 billion. This is...