Re:Why China won’t own next-generation manufacturing
by blihp on Saturday August 27, 2016 @08:42PM
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But is that really surprising? Of course they don't view it as a partnership: it isn't and they know it. China provides you with cheap manufacturing/labor while you fund their development of the infrastructure necessary to take your business from you at the end of the transaction. It should be no surprise that they're taking you for as much of a ride as they can until then. It's smart business on their part, not so smart on ours.
Re:Why China won’t own next-generation manufacturing
by hourislate on Saturday August 27, 2016 @11:36PM
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You're not wrong but that is why the company is planning to end all relationships with China and start production in Mexico. When Mexican production is up to speed and perfect the rug will come out from under our Chinese factories.
I have a feeling they are not going to be very happy.
A problem I've had dealing with Chinese Factories (last 15 years) is that you never really get to the point where your relationship becomes a partnership. They will always try to to get more out of you and you have to be careful when asking for better pricing because they might agree but quality will suffer and they will not hesitate to cut corners.
There is also the issue of financially awarding people in the factories for good cooperation ;) but I suppose that is a given to insure things run smoothly.