Tag: China

Is China’s Chery Lean?

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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

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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

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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…

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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"

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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

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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?

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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...

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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...

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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

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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

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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

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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...