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Tuesday, 27 October 2009 |
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By Global Sources Editorial Team
The landscape of China's manufacturing sector is rapidly evolving as suppliers adapt to the changing nature of the job market.
A steady and seemingly irreversible transition is taking place in China's manufacturing labor market - one that may have wide-ranging consequences for suppliers and buyers alike.
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Tuesday, 27 May 2008 |
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Anyone with an ear to the ground in China sourcing is probably at some stage of wondering whether they should be shifting attention inland, or to Vietnam, or India, or Cambodia. With export prices rising in China -- especially its coastal region -- importers need to be mindful of the issue, even if they decide not to take action for now. However, as David Dayton cautions from the vantage point of an experienced in-country buyer, the decision involves more than a simple price comparison. | | This item includes 2 comments |
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Friday, 02 May 2008 |
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We surveyed over a thousand exporters in Greater China to gauge price trends in the next six months. Pressured by an appreciating currency, rising raw material and labor costs, reduced VAT refunds, and an uptick in inflation, most respondents expect to increase prices. However, amid growing buzz about alternative source markets, such as Vietnam and India, China suppliers aim to minimize price hikes to stay competitive.
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Tuesday, 16 October 2007 |
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China manufacturing cost is going up - but that's not reaching the mainstream press. Several factors are coming together to impact prices of manufacturing in China, and ultimately a company's sourcing strategies. | | This item includes 1 comment |
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