Poorly Made in China

An Insider's Account of the Tactics Behind China's Production Game

By: Paul Midler

Narrated by: Paul Midler

An insider reveals what can - and does - go wrong when companies shift production to China.

In this entertaining behind-the-scenes account, Paul Midler tells us all that is wrong with our effort to shift manufacturing to China. Now updated and expanded, Poorly Made in China reveals industry secrets, including the dangerous practice of quality fade - the deliberate and secret habit of Chinese manufacturers to widen profit margins through the reduction of quality inputs. US importers don’t stand a chance, Midler explains, against savvy Chinese suppliers who feel they have little to lose by placing consumer safety at risk for the sake of greater profit. This is a lively and impassioned personal account, a collection of true stories, told by an American who has worked in the country for close to two decades. Poorly Made in China touches on a number of issues that affect us all.

©2009 Paul Midler (P)2009 Audible, Inc.

A peak behind the curtain

This is a fascinating story well told. Stop reading this review and buy it already!

Must read - Intl business and everyday consumers

Excellent insight into international business and cross cultural communications. The book focuses on China but I find that many topics provide the foundation to categorize and ask the right questions to be better prepared for any type of unfamiliar communications. Also reveals long term lack of sustainablability for quality fade on imported consumer products

One of the best books…

This was one of the best books I have ever read. It has everything: story, anecdotes, business lessons, and humor.
The author's narration was great I only can recommend it to all entrepreneurs.

Eye openong

It wasn't just the shoddy projects, we all knew about that, it was eye opening because it discussed the culture that encourages and celebrates cutting corners.

Great detail

What a book for someone who is trying to understand and determine how import manufacturing and dealing with China actually works!!!!