Posts Tagged ‘lead times’
Where have all the production line workers gone this year? And what this could mean for your production schedule.
A recent article in the China Daily, “Lost staff prompt a headache”, explains that businesses in the export oriented Guangdong province are having difficulty in finding enough workers following China’s Lunar New Year holiday. This is not really a surprise to anybody that has been doing business with China, as we all know that the…
Read MoreKeeping projects moving forward on schedule
Often buyers are focused on saving money, but it’s equally important to find ways to save time. What can we do to keep projects moving forward on schedule? To answer your question, I’d like to paraphrase some points made by my friend Whit Kelly on the subject. In a blog post he gives 4 common…
Read MoreHow to keep sourcing projects moving forward
Buyers are often focused on saving money, but it’s equally important to find ways to save time. My friend and China expert Whit Kelly has come up with four common causes of project delay. The good news is that all of these pitfalls can easily be avoided if the buyer elects to take action. …
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