The Chinese consumable products marketplace is in an unhealthy state, says this Chinese supplier. The price war is hard, and quality has dropped lower and lower, resulting in both buyers and suppliers losing in the market. Hear more of this intriguing viewpoint on the state of the Chinese market.
- By William Wu
- Dec 01, 2011
Are we at the end of China as a cheap production base?
Reports of labor shortages first cropped up in late 2004, but companies thought the phenomenon was temporary. Now a surge in both turnover and wage costs is convincing multinationals and their suppliers that the China game is changing permanently. Jeevan Kumedan reports on rising labor costs in China.
What should all importers and potential customers of cartridges from a Chinese source know about the industry there? Recharger talks with Arnald Ho of Print-Rite about the ongoing quest for quality cartridges at an inexpensive price.
Preparing to travel to Shanghai for ReChina Asia Expo and Recharger and Lyra's China Forum? For many travelers it's a long flight, but there are ways to make it more comfortable - and many things to do when you get there that make it worthwhile.
Lyra analysts conducted a survey of more than 1,200 businesses in China to produce Lyra's 2009 China Business Market Demand Study. The results show that,among other things, HP dominates in the Chinese workplace.
ReChina Asia Expo, held November 10-12 Shanghai, attracted close to 8,500 visitors from more than 50 countries. It was the biggest professional trade show in the imaging supplies industry with 406 companies exhibiting.
- By Wendy McRae
- Jan 01, 2009
- By Wendy McRae
- Jan 01, 2009