Tag: China
Is China’s Chery Lean?
Article Link - Chrysler Picks a Chery
So Chrysler is going the route of importing inexpensive cars from China. The deal was signed, in China,...
Updated: China’s Manufacturing Reputation
As More Toys Are Recalled, Trail Ends in China - New York TimesPet food, toothpaste, childrens' toys.... (oh and let's not forget the recent...
Video: A (Definitely) Crazy (Allegedly) Chinese Press Operation
I don't know the original source of this and I can't vouch for its authenticity, but I can only assume this is a real...
Focusing Only On Price Can Kill…
Chinese say U.S. shares blame in food scandal - USATODAY.comI've been tempted a few times to post about the pet deaths from contaminated pet...
China Sourcing "Potential Strategic Trap"
Boston Consulting Group StudyIt took a major strategy firm and some "simulations" to convince some folks that transporting manufactured goods from China can be...
Kevin Meyer Podcast Follow Up
Kevin Meyer, in our Podcast interview, mentioned his upcoming moderation of a panel at the Manufacturing Business Conference at Northwestern's Kellogg School.Now, Kevin has...
China or Mexico? Is Lean an Alternative?
Winding Road » Archive » Japan Report: Toyota To Build 8th Plant In MS, But We Hear No. 9 Is Already In...
Maximizing Manufacturing Efficiency in China: A Discussion on Lean Principles with...
LeanBlog Podcast #13 brings us part 2 of our discussion with James P. Womack of the Lean Enterprise Institute, the author of many books...
Lean Manufacturing in China: Opportunities and Challenges – LeanBlog Podcast Featuring...
Update 12/17: Click here for part 2 of the Womack podcast.
LeanBlog Podcast #12 brings us a special guest, James P. Womack of the Lean...
China’s Lean Journey
IndustryWeek : China's Lean JourneyHere's an eye-opening piece from " " online. I've heard similar reports from a number of people now,...
AutoWeek article on Toyota
The Roots of Toyota's Strength - AutoWeekWhy is Toyota so successful? AutoWeek answers:"Toyota's strength does not lie in a single core competency. It...
The Chinese Auto Industry
I won't comment on this much, because I'm not an expert on the Chinese auto industry (I still buy U.S.-built cars). But The Great...